Negative ˈneɡətɪv Attitude Experience Positive Scientists Fairly Theory

• the crisis had a negative effect on trade.
• the whole experience was definitely more positive than negative.
• scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory.
• ‘he probably won't show up.’ ‘don't be so negative.’

negative

1. bad or harmful
• opposite positive
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/positive_1
• The crisis had a negative effect on trade.
• The whole experience was definitely more positive than negative.
2. considering only the bad side of something/somebody; lacking enthusiasm or hope
• opposite positive
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/positive_1
• Scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory.
• ‘He probably won't show up.’ ‘Don't be so negative.’
3. expressing the answer ‘no’
• opposite affirmative
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/affirmative_1
• His response was negative.
• They received a negative reply.
4. containing a word such as ‘no’, ‘not’, ‘never’, etc.
• a negative form/sentence
5. not showing any evidence of a particular substance or medical condition
• opposite positive
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/positive_1
• Her pregnancy test was negative.
6. containing or producing the type of electricity that is carried by an electron
• opposite positive
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/positive_1
• a negative charge/current
• the negative terminal of a battery
7. less than zero
• opposite positive
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/positive_1
• a negative trade balance

Extra Examples

• He tested negative for HIV infection.
• He’s been rather negative about the idea.
• Reaction to last night’s attack was uniformly negative.
• She spoke in entirely negative terms.
• Some people have accused me of being overly negative.
• The antibody test proved negative.
• The urine tests were negative for protein.
• Their attitude was highly negative.
• the strongly negative implications of these survey results
• ‘He probably won’t show up.’ ‘Don’t be so negative.’
• I don’t want to sound unduly negative, but I simply couldn’t see the point.
• Negative side effects of the drug can occur and include drowsiness and headaches.
• Scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory.
• The whole experience was definitely more positive than negative.
• We try to pinpoint the cause of any negative feelings.

Word Origin

• late Middle English: from late Latin negativus, from negare ‘deny’.