negativity
ˌnɛɡəˈtɪvɪti
negativities
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Definition of negativity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
pessimismtendency to be pessimistic or skeptical
  • Her negativity about the project's success was demoralizing..
cynicism pessimism skepticism
2.
psychologypresence or expression of negative thoughts or feelings
  • His negativity made the meeting unpleasant for everyone..
cynicism pessimism
3.
physicsTECH.having a negative electric chargeTECH.
  • Negativity is crucial in electron flow.
negative charge
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Expressions with negativity

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tendency to notice negative things more than positive ones
Negativity bias makes bad news seem more important.

Origin of negativity

Latin, negativus (denying) + -ity (state or condition)

Terms with negativity included in their meaning

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negativity
making someone or something seem demonic
behavior
respond to negativity with kindness to assert dominance
metaphorical
cause doubt or negativity on a situation
ignore negativity
ignore or not let oneself be affected by something negative
negativity
undesirable or unpleasant place
abjectadj.
complete negativity
complete or utter in a negative sense
negativity
increased negativity due to additional factors
general negativity
feeling or state of pessimism and despondency

Examples of negativity in a sentence

  • Negativity in the workplace can lead to low morale.
  • Her constant negativity drained everyone's energy.
  • Negativity can affect your mental health.
  • The negativity of the ion was measured precisely.
  • Scientists examined the negativity in the particle's charge.

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  1. French:négativité, pensées négatives, ...
  2. German:Pessimismus, Negativität, ...
  3. Italian:pessimismo, carica negativa, ...
  4. Spanish:negatividad, ...
  5. Portuguese:pessimismo, carga negativa, ...
  6. Chinese:悲观情绪, 负面情绪, ...
  7. Japanese:悲観主義, 否定的な考え, ...
  8. Arabic:تَشَاؤُم, السَّالِبِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁלִילִיּוּת, מִטְעָן שְׁלִילִי, ...
  10. Russian:пессимизм, негативность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:песимізм, негативність, ...
  12. Hindi:निराशावाद, नकारात्मक सोच, ...
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