单词	negativistic
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 negativistic adjective as in skeptical inclined to doubt or question claims if we were to listen to those negativistic bean counters, we would never have a marketing campaign of any kind Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance skeptical suspicious cautious incredulous questioning cynical mistrustful distrustful paranoid unbelieving careful doubting disbelieving wary paranoidal suspecting show-me curious quizzical critical inquisitive watchful worldly puzzled experienced uncertain unsure leery guarded sophisticated hesitant nosy inquiring leary unconvinced gun-shy snoopy worldly-wise undetermined nosey unsettled undecided knowing Antonyms & Near Antonyms uncritical credulous positive unsophisticated unquestioning naïve trustful naive gullible green unworldly trusting simple certain unknowing innocent simpleminded ingenuous idealistic confident childlike impractical sure raw inexperienced gullable callow wide-eyed careless unsuspicious heedless unsuspecting deceived duped unwary beguiled tricked gulled See More
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