Negativism

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛɡətɪˌvɪzəm/

Negativism (noun)

  1. A habit of reacting by saying no or not agreeing, even when something could be good or helpful.
  2. A general tendency to expect bad outcomes and focus on negative things rather than positive ones.
  3. In clinical settings, a pattern of resisting requests or showing reduced response to normal interaction.

Examples

  • The child shows negativism by refusing everything offered.
  • Negativism appears when someone refuses everything without reasons.