positivity
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- noun
- /ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvɪti/
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- Her unwavering positivity inspired everyone in the team to work harder and achieve their goals.
As such negativity, its counterpart faith is the same as pure thought or positivity.
- As such negativity, its counterpart faith is the same as pure thought or positivity.
Examples
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I like your list and the positivity it presents.
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I'm really failing to see the positivity in this.
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You know, to me, positivity is something people struggle with because most people think it's delusion.
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I mean, any entrepreneur that's successful has to rely on positivity because it's not rational.
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Criteria include: likeability, understandability, use of natural speech, repetition, level of interest, relevance, and positivity.
Academic text (2012) -
Cultivating positivity can lead to improved mental health and a greater sense of well-being.
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He approached the challenge with a hopeful positivity that encouraged others to join him.
Synonyms
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A strong feeling that something is true or will happen
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A sure feeling that something is true
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Complete confidence that something is true without enough proof
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A feeling of confidence and certainty without doubt
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The quality of being clear and certain so people have no doubt
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A confident attitude that accepts things without much doubt
Being sure that something is true
Too much confidence that ignores other people's views
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Etymology
Positivity comes from positive, from an old Latin word that meant 'to place' or 'to set down'. So, if something is said in a positive way it was thought of as 'placed' firmly, which helps explain why this sense of positivity means being 'certain' or definite.