Negativism (Noun)
Meaning
Characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- His persistent negativism and criticism eventually led his colleagues to exclude him from team projects.
- She tried to mediate the conflict, but his negativism and refusal to listen made it extremely difficult.
- Their father's habitual negativism had a profound impact on the children's self-esteem and worldview.
- Despite her best efforts, the team's overall performance was hindered by Tom's negativism and constant resistance to change.
- The politician's negativism and constant fault-finding during the debate undermined her credibility and lost her crucial votes.