Definition of Negative
Negative
neg·a·tive
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
unfavorable, marked by refusal and absence, and marked by a lack of positive qualities;
e.g. The movie received a lot of negative reviews and ratings.
(adjective)
(of a number) less than zero;
e.g. -4 is a negative number because it is less than zero.
(adjective)
marked by a loss or reduction;
e.g. The business has a negative cash flow because we barely get any customers.
(adjective)
denoting the absence or lack of a condition or substance;
e.g. He is HIV negative, so that's good news!
(noun)
a statement or word that expresses refusal, disproval, or denial;
e.g. When he was asked about what he thinks of the news, he replied with a negative.
(noun)
a drawback;
e.g. The negatives outweigh the positives in this decision, so think twice before you act on it.
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Quotes
"To respond is positive, to react is negative." -- Zig Ziglar
"You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind." -- Joyce Meyer
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