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negativism

noun

neg·​a·​tiv·​ism ˈne-gə-ti-ˌvi-zəm How to pronounce negativism (audio)
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 noun or adjective
negativistic 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

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The first known use of negativism was in 1824
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