negative
/ˈnɛɡətɪv/
adverse, absent
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Expressing denial, disagreement, or indicating something unfavorable or bad.
"The company received a lot of negative publicity."
- 2.
Indicating the absence of a condition (especially in a medical test); less than zero.
"Her COVID test came back negative."
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Don't let one negative comment ruin your day.
Don't let one negative comment ruin your day.
The doctor said the blood test results were negative, which is good news.
The doctor said the blood test results were negative, which is good news.
He has a very negative outlook on life, always expecting the worst.
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How do you pronounce negative?
negative is pronounced [/ˈnɛɡətɪv/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does negative mean?
negative means "adverse, absent". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is negative?
negative is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Don't let one negative comment ruin your day." — used to mean "adverse, absent".
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