negative (Meaning)
negative (n)
a reply of denial
a piece of photographic film showing an image with light and shade or colors reversed
negative (v)
vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
negative (a)
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial
not indicating the presence of microorganisms or disease or a specific condition
reckoned in a direction opposite to that regarded as positive
negative (s)
having the quality of something harmful or unpleasant
less than zero
designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions
having a negative charge
involving disadvantage or harm
negative (a.)
Denying; implying, containing, or asserting denial, negation or refusal; returning the answer no to an inquiry or request; refusing assent; as, a negative answer; a negative opinion; -- opposed to affirmative.
Not positive; without affirmative statement or demonstration; indirect; consisting in the absence of something; privative; as, a negative argument; a negative morality; negative criticism.
Asserting absence of connection between a subject and a predicate; as, a negative proposition.
Of or pertaining to a picture upon glass or other material, in which the lights and shades of the original, and the relations of right and left, are reversed.
Metalloidal; nonmetallic; -- contracted with positive or basic; as, the nitro group is negative.
negative (n.)
A proposition by which something is denied or forbidden; a conception or term formed by prefixing the negative particle to one which is positive; an opposite or contradictory term or conception.
A word used in denial or refusal; as, not, no.
The refusal or withholding of assents; veto.
That side of a question which denies or refuses, or which is taken by an opposing or denying party; the relation or position of denial or opposition; as, the question was decided in the negative.
A picture upon glass or other material, in which the light portions of the original are represented in some opaque material (usually reduced silver), and the dark portions by the uncovered and transparent or semitransparent ground of the picture.
The negative plate of a voltaic or electrolytic cell.
negative (v. t.)
To prove unreal or intrue; to disprove.
To reject by vote; to refuse to enact or sanction; as, the Senate negatived the bill.
To neutralize the force of; to counteract.
Synonyms & Antonyms of negative
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- militant
- opposed
- adversarial
- antagonistic
- jaundiced
- inhospitable
- mortal
- adversary
- antipathetic
- inimical
- conflicting
- unsympathetic
- contentious
- unfriendly
- contrary
- unpleasant
Antonyms:
- affable
- neighborly
- favorable
- nonantagonistic
- nonhostile
- kind
- gregarious
- cordial
- gracious
- genial
- sociable
- kind
- nonantagonistic
- sociable
- accepting
- devoted
- amicable
- genial
- nonhostile
- loving
- favorable
- nice
- neighborly
- benign
- nice
- convivial
- amicable
- kindly
- affectionate
- affable
- affectionate
- convivial
- gracious
- gregarious
- amiable
- sweet
- cordial
- companionable
- loving
- good-natured
- kindly
- accepting
- devoted
- companionable
- good-natured
- sweet
- benign
- amiable
Synonyms:
- prejudiced
- belligerent
- cold
- acrimonious
- biased
- combative
- resisting
- vindictive
- inconsiderate
- unsociable
- uncivil
- unkind
- icy
- quarrelsome
- disapproving
- rude
- unloving
- distant
- malign
- hateful
- discourteous
- disputatious
- disagreeable
- malevolent
- malignant
- truculent
- scrappy
- pugnacious
- rancorous
- frigid
- antisocial
- spiteful
- impolite
- virulent
- opprobrious
- argumentative
- clashing
- bitter
- surly
- malicious
- unmannerly
- cool
- impertinent
- bellicose
Antonyms:
negative Sentence Examples
- The negative feedback from the customers discouraged the company from launching the new product.
- The study yielded negative results, indicating a lack of efficacy.
- My negative attitude prevented me from seeing the potential in the situation.
- We faced negative consequences for our irresponsible actions.
- The stock market experienced a negative trend, resulting in significant losses.
- Negative thoughts can have a detrimental impact on our mental well-being.
- The negative review of the book left a sour taste in his mouth.
- I try to focus on the positive and not dwell on negative experiences.
- The negative publicity surrounding the scandal damaged the company's reputation.
- Avoiding negative influences is crucial for maintaining a positive mindset.
FAQs About the word negative
a reply of denial, a piece of photographic film showing an image with light and shade or colors reversed, vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent, cha
adverse,hostile, unfavorable, militant, opposed, adversarial, antagonistic, jaundiced, inhospitable, mortal
civil, sympathetic,sympathetic, pleasant, friendly, social, warm, hospitable, hospitable, friendly
The negative feedback from the customers discouraged the company from launching the new product.
The study yielded negative results, indicating a lack of efficacy.
My negative attitude prevented me from seeing the potential in the situation.
We faced negative consequences for our irresponsible actions.
