negative

/nˈɛɡətˌɪv/

/ˈnɛɡətɪv/

[adjective] [noun] [verb]

negative

[ADJECTIVE]

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

synonyms : minus

indicating or implying refusal, denial, disagreement, or omission

antonyms : affirmative

positive

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

synonyms : disconfirming

antonyms : positive

(of a number) less than zero

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

expressing or consisting of a negation, refusal, or denial

antonyms : affirmative

having the quality of something harmful or unpleasant

reckoned in a direction opposite to that regarded as positive

antonyms : positive

having a negative charge

synonyms : electronegative

negatively charged

designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions

synonyms : damaging

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

Negative

[NOUN]

a reply of denial

antonyms : affirmative

an image that has tones and colors that are inverted from the original scene, with dark areas appearing light and light areas appearing dark

to negative

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to refuse to accept a request or proposal

synonyms : blackball

veto

Examples

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.

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