Negative
adjective
Not positive or affirmative.
She gave a negative answer to the question.
Often appears as...
- negative response
- negative outcome
adjective
Bad or harmful.
The negative effects of smoking are well known.
Often appears as...
- negative effects
- negative consequences
adjective
Implies lack or absence.
He tested negative for the virus.
Often appears as...
- tested negative
- negative result
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Medical
noun
A word or statement that expresses denial, disagreement, or refusal.
When asked if he was guilty, his reply was a definite negative.
Often appears as...
- firm negative
- definite negative
noun
A photographic image made on film or specially treated glass, showing dark and light areas reversed.
The photographer developed the negatives in his darkroom.
Often appears as...
- photographic negative
- film negative
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Photographic
adjective
Involving or displaying negation, denial, or refusal.
The sentence 'She does not play guitar' is in the negative.
Often appears as...
- negative sentence
- negative form
Usage tips
Linguistic
adjective
Not positive or affirmative.
She gave a negative answer to the question.
Often appears as...
- negative response
- negative outcome
adjective
Bad or harmful.
The negative effects of smoking are well known.
Often appears as...
- negative effects
- negative consequences
adjective
Implies lack or absence.
He tested negative for the virus.
Often appears as...
- tested negative
- negative result
Usage tips
Medical
noun
A word or statement that expresses denial, disagreement, or refusal.
When asked if he was guilty, his reply was a definite negative.
Often appears as...
- firm negative
- definite negative
noun
A photographic image made on film or specially treated glass, showing dark and light areas reversed.
The photographer developed the negatives in his darkroom.
Often appears as...
- photographic negative
- film negative
Usage tips
Photographic
adjective
Involving or displaying negation, denial, or refusal.
The sentence 'She does not play guitar' is in the negative.
Often appears as...
- negative sentence
- negative form
Usage tips
Linguistic
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Tone
Negative answers can convey disappointment or disagreement, affecting the conversation's mood.
His negative reply put a damper on our excitement.
Pro Tip 2/2Expectation Clash
A negative response may contrast with a positive expectation, causing surprise or conflict.
Despite our hopes, the committee gave us a negative answer.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Tone
Negative answers can convey disappointment or disagreement, affecting the conversation's mood.
His negative reply put a damper on our excitement.
Pro Tip 2/2Expectation Clash
A negative response may contrast with a positive expectation, causing surprise or conflict.
Despite our hopes, the committee gave us a negative answer.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Tone
Negative answers can convey disappointment or disagreement, affecting the conversation's mood.
His negative reply put a damper on our excitement.
Pro Tip 2/2Expectation Clash
A negative response may contrast with a positive expectation, causing surprise or conflict.
Despite our hopes, the committee gave us a negative answer.
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The Reality Behind...
Like always trying to be like, hey, like this is important, you need to research. And I think as a whole too, we try to show more negative things about animals. Like it's not just a throw'em in a tank and be done. Is there a worry about the internet and the growing availability of reptiles online?
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Why do we feel...
nostalgia doesn't generally put people in a negative mood. Instead, by allowing individuals to remember personally meaningful and rewarding experiences they shared with others, nostalgia can boost psychological well-being. Studies have shown that inducing nostalgia in people
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What are the universal...
the principle of nondiscrimination and the right to life and liberty. It refers to negative freedoms, like the freedom from torture or slavery, as well as positive freedoms, such as the freedom of movement and residence. It encompasses basic civil and political rights,
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The language of lying —...
are far less serious that these examples, and may even be harmless. But it's still worthwhile to be aware of telltale clues, like minimal self-references, negative language, simple explanations and convoluted phrasing. It just might help you avoid an overvalued stock,
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Should we get rid of...
Many social scientists worry about test scores resulting in sweeping and often negative changes for test takers, sometimes with long-term life consequences. We can't blame the tests, though. It's up to us to use the right tests for the right jobs,
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The psychology of...
Rather, it provides narcissists a means to seek social status and attention. So can narcissists improve on those negative traits? Yes! Anything that promotes honest reflection on their own behavior and caring for others,
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An ode to the millennial...
believe that he can speak for an entire generation but I had so many negative things about my generation the millennial generation the me me generation that I hope this peace poem changes some people's perceptions they
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The Egyptian Book of the...
Among these negative confessions, or declarations of innocence, he proclaims that he has not made anyone cry, is not an eavesdropper, and has not polluted the water. But did Ani really live such a perfect life?
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Growly Chihuahua PIPE...
did nose eyes ears I acknowledge everything he said to me see how he's holding his head so that says he doesn't want the leash is already a negative see I give it a fiction with the leash so
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Amy Purdy: Living beyond...
as something negative or bad, we can begin to look at them as blessings, magnificent gifts that can be used to ignite our imaginations and help us go further than we ever knew we could go.
Video examples
The Reality Behind...
Like always trying to be like, hey, like this is important, you need to research. And I think as a whole too, we try to show more negative things about animals. Like it's not just a throw'em in a tank and be done. Is there a worry about the internet and the growing availability of reptiles online?
Video examples
Why do we feel...
nostalgia doesn't generally put people in a negative mood. Instead, by allowing individuals to remember personally meaningful and rewarding experiences they shared with others, nostalgia can boost psychological well-being. Studies have shown that inducing nostalgia in people
Video examples
What are the universal...
the principle of nondiscrimination and the right to life and liberty. It refers to negative freedoms, like the freedom from torture or slavery, as well as positive freedoms, such as the freedom of movement and residence. It encompasses basic civil and political rights,
Video examples
The language of lying —...
are far less serious that these examples, and may even be harmless. But it's still worthwhile to be aware of telltale clues, like minimal self-references, negative language, simple explanations and convoluted phrasing. It just might help you avoid an overvalued stock,
Video examples
Should we get rid of...
Many social scientists worry about test scores resulting in sweeping and often negative changes for test takers, sometimes with long-term life consequences. We can't blame the tests, though. It's up to us to use the right tests for the right jobs,
Video examples
The psychology of...
Rather, it provides narcissists a means to seek social status and attention. So can narcissists improve on those negative traits? Yes! Anything that promotes honest reflection on their own behavior and caring for others,
Video examples
An ode to the millennial...
believe that he can speak for an entire generation but I had so many negative things about my generation the millennial generation the me me generation that I hope this peace poem changes some people's perceptions they
Video examples
The Egyptian Book of the...
Among these negative confessions, or declarations of innocence, he proclaims that he has not made anyone cry, is not an eavesdropper, and has not polluted the water. But did Ani really live such a perfect life?
Video examples
Growly Chihuahua PIPE...
did nose eyes ears I acknowledge everything he said to me see how he's holding his head so that says he doesn't want the leash is already a negative see I give it a fiction with the leash so
Video examples
Amy Purdy: Living beyond...
as something negative or bad, we can begin to look at them as blessings, magnificent gifts that can be used to ignite our imaginations and help us go further than we ever knew we could go.
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Quote examples
Jameela Jamil
English Celebrity
Whenever I get negative comments on Twitter, it's always from girls - often ones who are trying to make it in the media. I don't understand why we can't put that energy into uniting and supporting each other instead.
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Dwayne Johnson
American Actor
I liked his ability to deal with a lot of the negativity that surrounded him. Even though he was in a world that he didn't want to be in, he still saw the bigger picture.
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Jocko Willink
American
If you wake up whenever you want, and you slept for 10 hours, and you're lazy getting out of bed, then I believe that affects your whole life in a negative way.
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Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
You're going to go through tough times - that's life. But I say, 'Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.' See the positive in negative events.
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Dakota Fanning
American Actress
There is a lot of negativity that you welcome into your life when you're an actor. You bare your soul for anyone to see.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
It's not the situation, but whether we react negative or respond positive to the situation that is important.
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Jim Root
American Musician
I like to keep my world positive. There's enough negativity kicking around.
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Giorgio Chiellini
Italian Athlete
Balotelli is a negative person with no respect for the team.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind.
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Jim Sarbh
Indian Actor
I am a little bored of playing negative characters.
Quote examples
Jameela Jamil
English Celebrity
Whenever I get negative comments on Twitter, it's always from girls - often ones who are trying to make it in the media. I don't understand why we can't put that energy into uniting and supporting each other instead.
Quote examples
Dwayne Johnson
American Actor
I liked his ability to deal with a lot of the negativity that surrounded him. Even though he was in a world that he didn't want to be in, he still saw the bigger picture.
Quote examples
Jocko Willink
American
If you wake up whenever you want, and you slept for 10 hours, and you're lazy getting out of bed, then I believe that affects your whole life in a negative way.
Quote examples
Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
You're going to go through tough times - that's life. But I say, 'Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.' See the positive in negative events.
Quote examples
Dakota Fanning
American Actress
There is a lot of negativity that you welcome into your life when you're an actor. You bare your soul for anyone to see.
Quote examples
Zig Ziglar
American Author
It's not the situation, but whether we react negative or respond positive to the situation that is important.
Quote examples
Jim Root
American Musician
I like to keep my world positive. There's enough negativity kicking around.
Quote examples
Giorgio Chiellini
Italian Athlete
Balotelli is a negative person with no respect for the team.
Quote examples
Joyce Meyer
American Author
You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind.
Quote examples
Jim Sarbh
Indian Actor
I am a little bored of playing negative characters.
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