negative — expressing or containing denial or refusal; lacking positive qualities
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: expressing or containing denial or refusal; lacking positive qualities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈneɡətɪv/
Korean meaning: 부정적인, 소극적인, 음성의
Korean pronunciation: 네-거-티브 (강세: 네)
Example Sentences
- My phone battery is negative about working past 3 PM.
- The COVID test came back negative, which was great news.
- Stop being so negative about Monday mornings - they're just Sundays in disguise!
negative
ADJECTIVE//ˈneɡətɪv//
expressing or containing denial or refusal; lacking positive qualities
Negative response and rejection
Turn negative thoughts positive, be creative!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'negativus', derived from 'negare' meaning 'to deny or refuse'. The word entered English through Old French and Latin legal and philosophical terminology.
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📝Examples
“My phone battery is negative about working past 3 PM.”
“The COVID test came back negative, which was great news.”
“Stop being so negative about Monday mornings - they're just Sundays in disguise!”
“The negative effects of pollution on the environment are becoming more serious.”
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