negative

/nˈɛɡətˌɪv/

/ˈnɛɡətɪv/

negative

négatif

having an unpleasant or harmful effect on someone or something; not having a positive effect

Synonymes : minus

négatif

indicating or implying refusal, denial, disagreement, or omission

Antonymes : affirmative

négatif

(of a scientific test) showing that there is no sign of a disease or a particular condition

Antonymes : positive

négatif

(of a number) less than zero

négatif

never considering the good qualities of someone or something; quick to lose hope

négatif

expressing or consisting of a negation, refusal, or denial

Antonymes : affirmative

négatif

(grammar) expressing negation; stating or denying something is the case

to negative

MAIN VERB

blackbouler

to refuse to accept a request or proposal

Synonymes : blackball

Exemples

1. Stress can have negative effects on your health.

2. The actress's arrogant response to her fans' questions left a negative impression on her followers.

3. Receiving a negative review from a top critic can be the kiss of death for a new movie.

4. The artist's new album fell on stony ground when it received negative reviews from critics and fans alike.