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Adjective
Denotes a state of denial, disagreement, or refusal
“Despite what he felt was a promising interview, Kris received a negative response to his application.”
Adjective
Denotes a strong aversion or opposition to something
“Tom used to have a negative perception of police officers until he was rescued by them.”
Adjective
(of a person, attitude, or situation) Having the characteristics of a pessimist
“You will never quit smoking with such a negative attitude.”
Adjective
(of a person, attitude, or situation) Having a toxic or damaging influence
“Many of us felt that Jill had a negative effect on Jane because of her history with drugs.”
Adjective
Denotes the non-existence of a disease or condition
“The results have come back, and you have a negative result for H.Pylori.”
Noun
Something construed as denial, dissent, or refusal
“The fact that he had not returned her call was enough for her to consider it a negative.”
Noun
(typically an unpleasant or undesirable form) Something that is in opposition to something else
“Being an authoritarian goes against everything a good leader is and inspiring fear in your subordinates is a definite negative of true leadership.”
Noun
(of a person or thing) An attribute marked by a disadvantage or downfall
“The one negative that I find from this diet, is that it is very restrictive.”
Verb
To refuse or reject
“I really cannot negative a generous offer of fine vintage wine.”
Verb
To show an unwillingness to grant, allow, or consent
“I'm sorry to inform you that the government will negative your request for clemency.”
Verb
To disprove or refute
“It was never my intention to negative your theory of evolution, but frankly, it would have been a bigger sin to let it slide.”
Verb
To render useless or neutralize
“The flow of illegal weapons, of unseen scope, is poised to negative the ongoing arms amnesty.”
Verb
To show an undesirable inclination to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
“I will negative any invitation extended to me, as I generally loathe the company of people.”
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