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Negativist (Noun)

Someone who refuses to do what is asked or does the opposite of what is asked.

Nouns denoting people.

The manager was frustrated with the new employee, who was being a negativist and consistently refused to follow instructions.
Her negativist attitude was starting to affect the team's morale and productivity.
As a negativist, he would often do the opposite of what his parents asked him to do, just to assert his independence.
The teacher tried to encourage the student to participate in class, but the student's negativist behavior made it difficult for her to make progress.
The company's negativist approach to innovation was stifling creativity and hindering growth.

Someone who is resigned to defeat without offering positive suggestions.

Nouns denoting people.

The team's progress was hindered by the negativist attitude of their coach, who constantly pointed out flaws but never offered constructive solutions.
His negativist perspective on the project's feasibility made it difficult for the team to stay motivated and focused.
The manager's negativist approach to problem-solving led to a lack of innovation and creativity in the company.
As a negativist, she always focused on what could go wrong and rarely offered any suggestions for how to improve the situation.
The group's discussions were dominated by a negativist who consistently shot down others' ideas without offering any alternatives.