negative · adj
negative (BAD)
B2 A negative effect is bad and causes damage to something.
Dictionary examples:
Transportation problems have had a very negative effect/impact on tourism. (45.9)
negative (NO)
B2 expressing the answer no
Dictionary examples:
We received a negative answer to our request. (27.0)
negative (GRAMMAR)
A2 A negative sentence or phrase is one which contains a word such as "not," 'no," "never" or "nothing."
Dictionary examples:
I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode. (0.0)
I never run. Unless there's free food at the finish line. (0.0)
My phone never rings. It's too busy playing games. (0.0)
"Don't" and "do not" are negative forms of "do." (18.3)
"I've never seen him in my life" is a negative sentence. (23.8)
negative (NO ENTHUSIASM)
B1 not having enthusiasm or positive opinions about something
Dictionary examples:
My dad's so negative, he'd complain about winning the lottery! (0.0)
His negative attitude could turn a birthday party into a funeral! (0.0)
His negative outlook could make a puppy feel sad about playtime. (0.0)
negative feelings (17.1)
You're so negative about everything! (20.7)
Many people have a negative attitude toward aging. (58.6)