negativist (Meaning)
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
Synonyms & Antonyms of negativist
Synonyms:
- negative
- scornful
- derisive
- suspicious
- ironical
- sardonic
- fatalistic
- sarcastic
- defeatist
- ironic
- mocking
- mistrustful
- distrustful
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negativist Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The negativist students in the class challenged every statement made by the professor.
- The patient's negativist symptoms prevented him from engaging in therapy and improving his condition.
- The negativist tone of the article cast a shadow over the otherwise positive achievements.
- The negativist comments online poisoned the discussion and fostered division.
- The company's negativist outlook discouraged investors and dampened the enthusiasm of employees.
- The negativist personality traits hindered the individual's ability to build meaningful relationships.
FAQs About the word negativist
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
negativistic, pessimistic, skeptical, misanthropic, cynical, negative, scornful, derisive, suspicious, ironical
naive, positivist, positive, naïve, optimistic, unsuspicious, optimistic, naïve,positive, trustful
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.
