negativistic (Meaning)
negativistic
an attitude of mind marked by skepticism especially about nearly everything affirmed by others, an attitude of mind marked by skepticism about nearly everything affirmed by others, a tendency to refuse to do, to do the opposite of, or to do something at variance with what is asked
Synonyms & Antonyms of negativistic
negativistic Sentence Examples
- The negativistic attitude of the patient made it difficult for the therapist to establish a rapport.
- The negativistic coworker always found fault with every project, bringing down the morale of the team.
- The negativistic child refused to comply with any requests, even the most basic ones.
- The negativistic teen displayed a defiant and oppositional demeanor, challenging every authority figure.
- The negativistic employee consistently resisted change, even when it was beneficial to the company.
- The negativistic student refused to participate in class discussions, choosing instead to remain silent.
- The negativistic neighbor constantly complained about the noise and activity in the neighborhood.
- The negativistic critic found flaws in every movie and television show, leaving no room for enjoyment.
- The negativistic babysitter always said "no" to the children, regardless of their requests.
- The negativistic doctor refused to consider alternative treatment options, despite the patient's concerns.
FAQs About the word negativistic
an attitude of mind marked by skepticism especially about nearly everything affirmed by others, an attitude of mind marked by skepticism about nearly everything
cynical, suspicious,skeptical, incredulous, careful, cautious, distrustful, quizzical, wary,questioning
simple, unquestioning, credulous, trusting, positive,uncritical, gullible, unknowing, unworldly, ingenuous
The negativistic attitude of the patient made it difficult for the therapist to establish a rapport.
The negativistic coworker always found fault with every project, bringing down the morale of the team.
The negativistic child refused to comply with any requests, even the most basic ones.
The negativistic teen displayed a defiant and oppositional demeanor, challenging every authority figure.
