negative

Definition

Not positive or neutral; bad; undesirable; unfavourable.

Etymology

From Middle English negative, negatif, from Old French negatif, from Latin negātīvus (“that denies, negative”), from negāre (“to deny”); see negate.

Example Sentences

• "The high exchange rate will have a negative effect on our profits."
• "Customers didn’t like it: feedback was mostly negative."
• "I was out in negative weather today."

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