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negatief — meaning in English

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English meaning

aloof adj Distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.
minus prep Reduced by; with a certain amount subtracted.
negative adj Expressing disapproval, pessimism, or something undesirable.

Senses

negatief is used for these senses in English:

aloof Without sympathy; unfavorably.
minus Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction. [from 18th c.]

minus — full definition

prep Reduced by; with a certain amount subtracted.
noun A drawback or disadvantage.
adj Negative, or below a given value.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

afstandelijk gereserveerd terughoudend apart onder nul min negatieve negatie ontkennende vorm ontkenning