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unpositive

unpositive

7.5
Having a negative or discouraging attitude
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈpɒzɪtɪv/
translation icon : 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
974 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
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
negatory
vsunpositive
  • Slang
1 9.2

Giving a negative answer, often used in informal speech

is a general absence of positivity rather than informal denial
negativistic
vsunpositive
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
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
6.0

Not expecting success or any improvement

is a broader lack of positive attitude beyond just lacking hope

Antonyms

592 1.3

Having a good effect or benefit

426 3.2

Expecting good things to happen in the future

How Positive

optimistic
426 3.2
positive
592 1.3
neutral
218 3.6
unpositive
7.5
pessimistic
67 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.