negativism
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9.3
- noun
- /ˈnɛɡətɪˌvɪzəm/
- Specialized
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negativismo
- Ground swells of negativism toward the Endowment and government support of the arts have developed in the last ten years because of these efforts.
- nattering negativism
- sea of negativism
- too much negativism
No, they're just committed to this chronic malcontentedness and negativism.
- No, they're just committed to this chronic malcontentedness and negativism.
- He follows that immediately by talking about a negativism beyond all negation.
Examples
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So I don't share your negativism regarding the MRA name.
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I must admit, the negativism is defeating, which is exactly what we do not need at this time.
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But I would like to address your general attitude of hopeless negativism.
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All this negativism is going to do is feed the fear mongers.
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Sorry for the negativism, but I'm starting to view this season as "Season Not-So-Gr8."
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Studies on inter-group learning have shown that the more children learn about each other's religious and cultural differences, the less negativism they will have toward other groups.
Academic text (2002) -
Indeed, the name for PALS, Positive Attitudes for Learning in School, evolved from discussions with parents, teachers, and children that highlighted the need to combat the negativism that often permeates inner-city schools and communities.
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Her constant negativism made it difficult for the team to make progress on the project.
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The therapist noted that his negativism was a barrier to forming healthy relationships.
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To combat the negativism in the workplace, the manager encouraged a more positive culture.
Synonyms
57
4.7
A habit of expecting bad things and saying no to ideas
10
3.5
A way of thinking that expects bad things to happen
A habit of expecting problems and saying no to ideas
A negative, unhelpful attitude that refuses or disagrees with others
Antonyms
How Opposed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Negativism comes from the word negative, which is built on the Latin root neg- meaning 'no' or 'to say no'. That's why negativism describes a habit of saying 'no' or often opposing ideas and suggestions.