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What does negativism mean?

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Noun
  1. A persistent pessimistic or skeptical attitude.
  2. A stubborn tendency to do the opposite of what one is asked.
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People are increasingly aware of how important it is to contribute their ideas in a constructive spirit, free of demagoguery and negativism.
But those who rated highest on personality traits such as negativism and paranoia before deployment also tended to show more signs of PTSD later.
Despite constant negativism in the press, these are two propositions that most Americans are willing to accept if the President makes the case.
Perhaps for that reason, few people have bothered to refute Donald's silly negativism.
Key features of oppositional defiant disorder include argumentativeness, noncompliance with rules and negativism.
If Africa is to emerge from this negativism, the Church has to give it hope.

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