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Negative
/ˈnɛgətɪv /
Something that is not good or not positive
Synonyms:
pessimistic
adverse
detrimental
unfavorable
Antonyms:
positive
affirmative
constructive
beneficial
Examples:
She got a
negative
test result.
He always sees the
negative
in every situation.
Etymology:
From Latin
negativus
meaning
expressing denial,
derived from
negare
which means
to deny or refuse.
Usage Statistics:
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