negativism
negativism · negativisms
A persistent pessimistic or skeptical attitudeA persistent pessimistic or skeptical attitude.
US/nˈɛɡətɪvˌɪzəm/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A persistent pessimistic or skeptical attitude.
(countable, uncountable)A stubborn tendency to do the opposite of what one is asked.
More definitions
- characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands
Translations
4 languagesForms
plural: negativisms| Singular | negativism |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands:negativitynegativeness
Word family
1 related wordsRelatednegativist
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable