What is the opposite of negative?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of denotes a state of denial, disagreement, or refusal Opposite of denotes a strong aversion or opposition to something (of a person, attitude, or situation) Opposite of having the characteristics of a pessimist (of a person, attitude, or situation) Opposite of having a toxic or damaging influence Opposite of denotes the non-existence of a disease or condition Opposite of inclined to express negative or disapproving comments Opposite of likely to lead to an adverse or bad outcome Opposite of likely to injure or damage Opposite of experiencing or showing doubt or skepticism Opposite of reverting or progressing to a former and worse state Opposite of refusing to proceed or cooperate Opposite of showing contempt or scorn Noun Opposite of something construed as denial, dissent, or refusal (typically an unpleasant or undesirable form) Opposite of something that is in opposition to something else (of a person or thing) Opposite of an attribute marked by a disadvantage or downfall Opposite of the dismissing or refusing of a proposal or request Opposite of a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else Opposite of the action of denying a claim or accusation Verb Opposite of to refuse or reject Opposite of to show an unwillingness to grant, allow, or consent Opposite of to disprove or refute Opposite of to render useless or neutralize Opposite of to show an undesirable inclination to accept, do, engage in, or agree to Opposite of to neutralize or cancel by exerting an opposite influence Opposite of to refuse or be unwilling to allow or grant Interjection Opposite of used to express denial, disagreement, or refusal … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of denotes a state of denial, disagreement, or refusal promising positive agreeable accepting auspicious assuring hopeful reassuring bright encouraging happy lucky affirmative forward-looking optimistic idealistic inspiring favourableUK favorableUS buoyant rosy uplifting upbeat heartening golden stirring sanguine pleasing utopian rousing rose-colored gay festive jocund merry mirthful “Whilst they gave very little verbal feedback, their general body language suggested it would be a promising outcome.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of denotes a strong aversion or opposition to something favorableUS favourableUK approving agreeable complimentary good supportive affable affectionate amiable amicable convivial genial kind kindly pleasant sociable warm welcoming friendly hospitable nonantagonistic nonhostile sympathetic well-disposed positive advantageous nice helpful aiding congenial beneficial pro cooperative propitious auspicious assisting generous gracious happy lucky fortunate companionable neighborlyUS extraverted gregarious obliging cordial warmhearted social benevolent benign well disposed convenient well-timed enthusiastic benignant loving unmalicious neighbourlyUK excited outgoing extroverted annoyed responsive wholesome warm-hearted moral virtuous honourableUK innocuous harmless honorableUS more ❯ “I have nothing but favorable opinions of him, and endorse him as our team leader.” Adjective ▲ (of a person, attitude, or situation) Opposite of having the characteristics of a pessimist optimistic confident positive enthusiastic constructive certain convinced assured buoyant encouraged hopeful encouraging cheerful expectant idealistic nonnegative upbeat Pollyannaish Polyannish Pollyanna rosy Panglossian rose-colored favourableUK favorableUS heartening uncynical bright exhilarated cheery sanguine happy trusting sunny joyful in good heart “The boys were optimistic about their chances of claiming a maiden premiership, but unfortunately today was not the day.” Adjective ▲ (of a person, attitude, or situation) Opposite of having a toxic or damaging influence good positive encouraging supportive nurturing wholesome inspiring uplifting well-disposed favourableUK favorableUS approving receptive responsive sympathetic pro inclined cooperative consenting accommodating enthusiastic predisposed disposed auspicious willing agreeable nice friendly propitious compliant biddable obliging kind favourably disposed in sympathy in favourUK well disposed in favorUS “When Clive took on a mentoring role, he became an immensely positive influence on my life.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of denotes the non-existence of a disease or condition positive confirmed definite established proved valid “We regret to inform you that your husband has a positive result for pancreatic cancer, but fortunately it is still in its very early stages.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of inclined to express negative or disapproving comments complimentary laudatory praising adulatory approbative approbatory commendatory plauditory congratulatory approving panegyrical celebrating flattering appreciative praiseful favorableUS favourableUK sycophantic honouringUK honoringUS unctuous laudative positive uncritical encouraging friendly fulsome good applauding easy-going glowing fawning gracious nice honorific eulogistic meliorative lenient forgiving clear admiring sympathetic constructive supportive recommendatory commending warm acclamatory agreeable enthusiastic respectful appreciating rapturous esteeming kind welcoming acclaiming amicable promising affirmative well-disposed more ❯ “The report was unexpectedly complimentary in its assessment of the handling of the botched investigation.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of likely to lead to an adverse or bad outcome beneficial helpful useful valuable advantageous constructive positive favorableUS favourableUK good benefic propitious fruitful remunerative meritorious profitable timely auspicious encouraging worthy beneficent productive agreeable appropriate rewarding serviceable suitable nice advisable worthwhile of assistance of benefit of value worth it in one's best interests in one's interests effective gainful instrumental wholesome fortunate promising benevolent kindly behooveful inspiring gratifying uplifting opportune supportive anodyne prosperous benignant lucky practical formative aiding assisting hopeful healthful more ❯ “It is also beneficial to take a close look at ballooning household assets and liabilities.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of likely to injure or damage harmless safe innocuous painless undamaging unharmful benign hurtless innoxious risk-free unhazardous innocent inoffensive nonirritating undisruptive uninjurious low-risk nonviolent riskless gentle mild nonpoisonous nontoxic tame unobjectionable unoffensive unpolluted noncorrosive nondestructive nonfatal noninfectious non-irritant nonlethal non-poisonous nonpolluting non-toxic nonvenomous “It sounds so innocuous and harmless, as if it would barely cause a murmur or a ripple.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of experiencing or showing doubt or skepticism optimistic credulous hopeful uncynical green gullible trustful trusting unsceptical unsuspecting believing naive respectful undoubting Adjective ▲ Opposite of reverting or progressing to a former and worse state progressive developing forwards improving educating bettering forward-looking “They can start small, knowing that it will take progressive steps to truly master the behavior or skill.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of refusing to proceed or cooperate amenable biddable compliant conformable docile obedient ruly submissive tractable cooperative Adjective ▲ Opposite of showing contempt or scorn admiring attentive interested Noun ▲ Opposite of something construed as denial, dissent, or refusal positive progress progression improvement breakthrough development blessing headway growth plus pro amelioration step forward step in the right direction good thing work in progress “Joe considered her attempts to connect with him again a positive as they worked towards reconciliation.” Noun ▲ (typically an unpleasant or undesirable form) Opposite of something that is in opposition to something else reflection indication manifestation representation sign image evidence suggestion “Empathy is a good reflection of a ruler who cares and connects with the common people.” Noun ▲ (of a person or thing) Opposite of an attribute marked by a disadvantage or downfall advantage benefit advantageousness perk plus privilege upside worth blessing comfort good pro value vantage asset edge profit positive help strength perfection boon assistance gain aid bonus plus side convenience happiness fitness extra satisfaction silver lining strong point irresponsibility certainty “The advantage of living by oneself is having unrestrained liberty.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the dismissing or refusing of a proposal or request acceptance approval allowance grant OK okay affirmation selection choice ratification sanction yes affirmative confirmation consent yea positive assent thumbs up Noun ▲ Opposite of a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else epitome same similarity Noun ▲ Opposite of the action of denying a claim or accusation confirmation acknowledgmentUS admission avowal acknowledgementUK affirmation confession declaration disclosure divulgence profession revelation agreement claim corroboration permission ratification sanction vouching Verb ▲ Opposite of to refuse or reject accept acknowledge affirm approve approbate countenance allow assent to sanction support concede confirm permit OK grant let okay validate own avow admit agree aid help prove verify endorse ratify establish agree to go along assist lose consent concur surrender uphold welcome recognizeUS attest corroborate yield recogniseUK praise keep embrace claim believe credit assert authenticate O.K. defend stay abet agree with harmoniseUK harmonizeUS trust encourage compliment fix retain emphasizeUS emphasiseUK commend give in take join flatter testify to release greenlight sign reconcile vouch attract laud fail hide obey authorizeUS pass give the go-ahead to give up back down authoriseUK swallow maintain state testify declare certify avouch show to be true confess accede build up honourUK honorUS take something on board take on board make happy exacerbate enhance break forward facilitate worsen disproportion proclaim hold enforce concur with back make peace more ❯ “I accept your argument and deem it sufficient to drop the charges.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to show an unwillingness to grant, allow, or consent allow grant approve authoriseUK authorizeUS permit sanction okay pass accede to commission let licenceUS licenseUK OK provide supply agree to consent to “As of today, the committee will allow the construction of a self-sustaining garden in the city compound.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to disprove or refute substantiate prove corroborate justify affirm assert authenticate aver maintain ratify acknowledge avow concede confirm own validate establish verify certify attest to endorse approve back uphold strengthen vindicate reinforce support bolster credit buttress sustain bear out vouch for declare true shore up back up give credence to bear witness to lend weight to “No evidence has been found to substantiate allegations that animals have been mistreated.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to render useless or neutralize strengthen improve enhance enrich boost empower reinforce fortify inspirit envigorateUK invigorateUS enliven “Staying away from me in the morning will strengthen our relationship because absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to show an undesirable inclination to accept, do, engage in, or agree to accept approve acknowledge endorse ratify support assent welcome favorUS favourUK relish accede like take agree to “We accept your offer to help us in return for your freedom.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to neutralize or cancel by exerting an opposite influence disproportion forfeit imbalance lose outweigh overcome overpower Verb ▲ Opposite of to refuse or be unwilling to allow or grant accept allow grant permit endorse concede approve of consent to say yes rubber-stamp thumbs up say yes to agree to take give the nod sign off on give stamp of approval reply in the affirmative “Please accept my sincerest apologies for missing your graduation.” Interjection ▲ Opposite of used to express denial, disagreement, or refusal yes certainly yeah yep yea yup absolutely definitely of course sure undoubtedly unquestionably yah yeh indeed ya OK indubitably affirmative exactly “Oh yes, El Guapo, you have a plethora!” Find more words! 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