negative — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

negative (/ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv/)

adjective  ·  Beginner  ·  Adjectives

🔊 /ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv/

Meaning

Meaning: bad, pessimistic

Bad, harmful, or expressing disagreement or refusal.

Examples

🗣 His negative comments discouraged the whole team before the big match.

Etymology

From Latin ‘negativus’, from ‘negare’ (to deny).

How & Where It’s Used

Used for attitudes, results, and numbers.

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Tags: feeling

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