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negativisms

negativisms is the plural of negativism.

Meaning of negativism

Noun

negativism (countable and uncountable, plural negativisms)

  1. 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.1981 August 15, Priscilla Golding, “A Disservice”, in Gay Community News, volume 9, number 5, page 4
  2. A stubborn tendency to do the opposite of what one is asked.

Questions about negativisms

What is negativisms the plural of?
Negativisms is the plural of negativism.

Words near negativisms in the dictionary

  1. negatives pregnant
  2. negativing
  3. negativisation
  4. negativisations
  5. negativism
  6. negativisms
  7. negativist
  8. negativistic
  9. negativistic personality disorder
  10. negativists
  11. negativities

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