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What is another word for Negativity? – 169 Negativity Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    pessimism gloom despair hopelessness cynicism skepticism criticism disapproval dislike hatred aversion hostility bitterness resentment anger frustration irritation annoyance displeasure dissatisfaction discontent unhappiness sadness sorrow melancholy depression despondency dejection moroseness sullenness crankiness irascibility peevishness petulance testiness grumpiness cantankerousness disagreeableness unpleasantness unfavorable unfavorableness

    Meaning of Negativity

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, negativity refers to a negative or pessimistic attitude, or the quality of being unfavourable or undesirable.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines negativity as a negative quality, state, or condition, or an instance of negative thinking or behavior.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes negativity as a feeling or attitude of being opposed to something, or a lack of confidence or enthusiasm.

    Example Uses

    • The constant negativity in the media can be overwhelming and depressing.
    • Her negativity towards the project made it difficult for the team to stay motivated.
    • The coach tried to overcome the players' negativity by giving them a pep talk before the game.
    • The company's financial reports showed a lot of negativity, with significant losses and declining sales.
    • The therapist helped her patient to overcome his negativity and develop a more positive outlook on life.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    positivity optimism hope confidence enthusiasm encouragement approval liking love affection admiration praise satisfaction contentment happiness joy cheerfulness pleasantness agreeableness friendliness kindness gentleness warmth hospitality welcome receptiveness openness receptivity tolerance acceptance

    Related Nouns

    attitude mindset outlook perspective viewpoint disposition temperament character personality mood emotion feeling sentiment opinion belief conviction idea thought notion concept perception impression image reputation feedback criticism review comment remark statement expression

    Related Verbs

    think believe feel perceive consider regard view look see imagine suppose assume presume expect anticipate hope wish desire want need like love hate dislike despise abhor detest reject refuse resist oppose criticize condemn disapprove disagree

    Related Adjectives

    negative pessimistic cynical skeptical critical disapproving unfavorable unpleasant unhappy sad melancholic depressed despondent dejected morose sullen cranky irascible peevish testy grumpy cantankerous disagreeable unfriendly unkind ungenerous uncharitable intolerant unacceptable unappealing unattractive uninviting