Negative

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

Negative (adjective)

  1. Describing something that is bad, harmful, or not wanted.
  2. Used to show disagreement or refusal.
  3. Less than zero, often used in math or temperature.

Examples

  • The news had a negative impact on morale.
  • Negative comments can affect self-esteem.

Common collocations: negative impact, negative attitude, negative effect, negative response, negative reply

Negative (noun)

  1. A photographic image where colors are reversed.

Examples

  • She developed the film to see the negatives.
  • The photographer stored the negatives carefully.

Synonyms of Negative

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Negative

  • — When describing attitudes or outcomes.
  • — In contexts of agreement or approval.