negativism

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10

Definition of negativism

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A persistent pessimistic or skeptical attitude.
    “It's easier to sow inner dissension than to unite for betterment. Negativism can even be fun for some who have such limited vision that they can't "see" how mch has already been achieved by those who struggle rather than just bitch.”
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A persistent pessimistic or skeptical attitude.
    “It's easier to sow inner dissension than to unite for betterment. Negativism can even be fun for some who have such limited vision that they can't "see" how mch has already been achieved by those who struggle rather than just bitch.”
  2. (countable, uncountable)A stubborn tendency to do the opposite of what one is asked.

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Etymology

From negative + -ism.

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