English · Adjectives
negative
/ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv/
[/ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv/]
bad, pessimistic
Beginneradjective
Definition
Bad, harmful, or expressing disagreement or refusal.
Example
His negative comments discouraged the whole team before the big match.
His negative comments discouraged the whole team before the big match.
Etymology
From Latin 'negativus', from 'negare' (to deny).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for attitudes, results, and numbers.