noun
Uncommon
negativity
nehg-uh-TIH-vih-tee
Negativity (noun) means a pessimistic or overly critical attitude. Example: “Try to leave the negativity at the door before the meeting starts.”
noun
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A pessimistic or overly critical attitude.
"Try to leave the negativity at the door before the meeting starts."
"Constant negativity from one team member dragged down morale."
How to use negativity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA generally down, critical, or "everything's bad" outlook.
Common pairings
spread negativity
a wave of negativity
toxic negativity
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What does “negativity” mean?
The word “negativity” means a pessimistic or overly critical attitude. In plain terms, a generally down, critical, or "everything's bad" outlook.
How do you pronounce “negativity”?
“Negativity” is pronounced nehg-uh-TIH-vih-tee (/ˌnɛɡ.əˈtɪ.vɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “negativity” in a sentence?
Here is “negativity” used in a sentence: “Try to leave the negativity at the door before the meeting starts.”
What is another word for “negativity”?
Words with a similar meaning to “negativity” include negativeness.
What is the opposite of “negativity”?
The opposite of “negativity” — its antonyms — is positivity.
What part of speech is “negativity”?
“Negativity” is a noun.
Is “negativity” a common word?
“Negativity” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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