negativist (Meaning)

Wordnet

negativist (n)

someone who refuses to do what is asked or does the opposite of what is asked

someone who is resigned to defeat without offering positive suggestions

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someone who refuses to do what is asked or does the opposite of what is asked, someone who is resigned to defeat without offering positive suggestions

misanthropic,negativistic, cynical, pessimistic, skeptical, scornful, suspicious, mocking, fatalistic, mistrustful

positivistic, naive, positive, cheerful, trusting, optimistic, unsuspicious, unsuspicious, naïve, optimistic

The child's constant negativity and oppositional behavior indicated a negativist personality disorder.

Despite encouragement, the negativist employee refused to cooperate with his colleagues.

The teenager's negativist attitude towards authority made it difficult for parents and teachers to communicate with him.

The negativist critics dismissed the film's artistic merit, focusing solely on its flaws.