Negativity

//ˌnɛ.ɡəˈtɪ.vɪ.ti// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The characteristic of being pessimistic or contrarian. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    (chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond wordnet
  3. 3
    Negative sentiment. countable, uncountable

    "Leaving aside the abundance of negativity for the time being, in aggregate these attempts at definition speak to the multitude of linguistic phenomena characteristic of language hybridity in multilingual settings, albeit explained with differing emphases by different definers."

  4. 4
    an amount less than zero wordnet
  5. 5
    The characteristic of having a negative charge. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands wordnet
  2. 7
    the character of the negative electric pole wordnet

Synonyms

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negativenessnegativenessabnegationabsencedeprivationelectronegativity

Example

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"Optimism is like the lamp of hope. Pessimism [or negativity] is like a drug of sorrow."

Etymology

From negative + -ity.

Related phrases

negativity biasnegativity thinkingsex negativitysex-negativity

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