单词	negativist
释义	negativism noun neg·​a·​tiv·​ism ˈne-gə-ti-ˌvi-zəm  1 : an attitude of mind marked by skepticism especially about nearly everything affirmed by others 2 : a tendency to refuse to do, to do the opposite of, or to do something at variance with what is asked negativist ˈne-gə-ti-vist  noun or adjective negativistic ˌne-gə-ti-ˈvi-stik  adjective Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The upbeat tone and pervasive kindness of this comedy has elicited raves at a time when negativism surrounds us. Jeanne Jakle, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Dec. 2021 But along with the unfortunate social negativism, there came a fierce pride in America and it’s history. Steve West, sun-sentinel.com, 19 Nov. 2021 Toxic divisions, fractured communities, anger, negativism. Alan J. Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2021 Krukow’s first big-league experience was in 1976 with the Chicago Cubs, where corners were being cut, morale dipped, and negativism pervaded the team. Ann Killion, SFChronicle.com, 7 June 2020 All those nattering nabobs of negativism in the press were certainly guaranteed to give this speech the back of the hand, right? Jamie Dupree, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2018 Surprisingly, that is saying quite a lot more than simple reductive negativism. Victor Davis Hanson, National Review, 16 Jan. 2018 If Tebow does not in fact disagree with Jeffress on any of these points, then his decision looks like nothing more than craven capitulation to the nattering nabobs of negativism and intolerance. Robert Klemko, SI.com, 17 Aug. 2017 Yes, negativism begets hostility, but Jackson’s inflated paychecks demand greater professionalism. Harvey Araton, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2017 See More Word History Etymology negative entry 1 + -ism First Known Use 1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition negativism noun neg·​a·​tiv·​ism ˈneg-ət-iv-ˌiz-əm  1 : an attitude of mind marked by skepticism about nearly everything affirmed by others 2 : a tendency to refuse to do, to do the opposite of, or to do something at variance with what is asked negativist 1 of 2 adjective as in negativistic Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance negativistic cynical misanthropic pessimistic skeptical mistrustful distrustful derisive sardonic negative defeatist suspicious fatalistic mocking scornful ironic sarcastic ironical jaded unsentimental worldly-wise hard-bitten hard-edged hardcase sophisticated hard-boiled Antonyms & Near Antonyms positivist positivistic positive optimistic cheerful unsuspicious trustful idealistic naive uncynical trusting naïve unsophisticated romantic impractical innocent sentimental maudlin sappy mushy saccharine ingenuous rose-colored See More negativist 2 of 2 noun as in naysayer Synonyms & Similar Words naysayer fatalist defeatist pessimist worrier doomsayer worrywart doomster doomsdayer handwringer Cassandra Chicken Little Antonyms & Near Antonyms optimist Pollyanna
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