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unpositive

unpositive

1 7.5
Having a negative or discouraging attitude
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈpɒzɪtɪv/
: negativo
  • He gave an unpositive answer when asked about the project's future.

Examples

  • The review was unpositive, leaving the author feeling disappointed.

  • Her unpositive attitude made it difficult for the group to stay motivated.

  • Her attitude towards the project was unpositive.

  • The report presented an unpositive view of the company's future.

  • Her unpositive attitude towards the project made it challenging to motivate the team.

  • Despite the unpositive feedback from the audience, the artist continued to improve her craft.

  • The movie received unpositive reviews, leading many to question its overall success.

Synonyms

negative
vsunpositive
832 2.9

Causing harm or showing strong dislike

is a neutral lack of positive quality or outlook
unfavorable
vsunpositive
  • US
31 4.5

Not good for success or approval

is a general absence of positive quality rather than active disapproval
negatory
vsunpositive
  • Slang
2 9.2

Giving a negative answer, often used in informal speech

is a general absence of positivity rather than informal denial
unconstructive
vsunpositive
1 6.8

Not helpful because it does not show how to improve

is about lacking a positive attitude rather than lacking usefulness
negativistic
vsunpositive
1 8.4

Tending to notice problems and faults rather than good parts

is a passive absence of positive attitude rather than an active focus on faults
unencouraging
vsunpositive
1 6.5

Something that makes people feel less hopeful or confident

is a broader lack of positive attitude not only lack of support
unhopeful
vsunpositive
1 6.0

Not expecting success or any improvement

is a broader lack of positive attitude beyond just lacking hope

Antonyms

519 1.3

Having a good effect or benefit

334 3.2

Expecting good things to happen in the future

How Positive

optimistic
334 3.2
positive
519 1.3
neutral
198 3.6
unpositive
1 7.5
pessimistic
59 3.9

Surface Forms

unpositive positive

Morphology

unpositive = positive (transparent) = un + positive

The productive negative 'un-' negates the evaluative adjective 'positive', yielding an adjective meaning 'not positive' or lacking positivity.

Etymology

Unpositive is made from un- 'not' and positive 'good' or 'optimistic'. So unpositive describes a person, comment, or feeling that does not show a positive attitude.