Antonym: affirmative, positive. Similar words: negation, negate, allegation, relegation, native, relative, creative, superlative. Meaning: ['negətɪv] 
n. 1. a reply of denial 2. a piece of photographic film showing an image with black and white tones reversed. v. vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent. adj. 1. characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features 2. having a negative electric charge 3. expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial 4. having the quality of something harmful or unpleasant 5. not indicating the presence of microorganisms or disease or a specific condition 6. reckoned in a direction opposite to that regarded as positive 7. less than zero 8. designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions 9. involving disadvantage or harm.
n. 1. a reply of denial 2. a piece of photographic film showing an image with black and white tones reversed. v. vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent. adj. 1. characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features 2. having a negative electric charge 3. expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial 4. having the quality of something harmful or unpleasant 5. not indicating the presence of microorganisms or disease or a specific condition 6. reckoned in a direction opposite to that regarded as positive 7. less than zero 8. designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions 9. involving disadvantage or harm. 
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151, Negative thinking is subtle and deceptive. It wears many faces and hides behind the mask of excuses. It is important to strip away the mask and discover the real, root emotion. Robert H. Schuller 
152, This negative attitude can extend into all areas of life.
153, Thornton knew of various incidents which confirmed his opinion that Walsh made a distinctly negative impression in the hunt for backers.
154, The positive ions are accelerated to a narrow beam by the use of negative plates and a high voltage.
155, I am disappointed the policy review has adopted such a negative attitude both to a Bill of Rights and electoral reform.
156, Negative ions can also be formed when an atom has an extra electron bolted on.
157, The induction of ventricular arrhythmias was associated with a 21% mortality against 4% in the negative group.
158, The positive metaphors of harmony and strength afforded by the utopianism of the machine aesthetic were countered by negative metaphors of alienation.
159, Class Status derives from the tendency of people to accord positive and negative values to human attributes and to distribute respect accordingly.
160, To balance and control your emotions is one of the most important things in life. Positive emotions enhance your life. Negative emotions sabotage your life. Dr T.P.Chia
161, Every positive value has its price in negative terms... the genius of Einstein leads to Hiroshima. Pablo Picasso
161, Wish you will love sentencedict.com and make progress everyday!
162, For positive controls, sections containing rectal carcinoma and normal mucosa were employed and for negative controls the primary antibodies were excluded.
163, Negative people tend to belittle what you are doing. Positive people often try to encourage what you are doing. Dr T.P.Chia
164, Life penalizes those who fall victim to the debilitating effects human weakness, such as a negative character, ignorance, laziness, excesses and vices. Dr T.P.Chia
165, We should also, however, add a comment on a negative aspect, concerning the idea of applicability.
166, Positive choices and attitudes contribute to success. Negative ideas and behaviors lead to failure. Dr T.P.Chia
167, If you have a negative character, you are likely to fall victim to laziness, irresponsibility, low self- esteem, irresolution. Quitting- mindedness, recklessness, compulsion and emotional impulsiveness. Dr T.P.Chia
168, Even under the weight of negative male definitions of female bodily processes, there remain hints of its positive aspects for women.
169, Is it not strange that while we have an opportunity to choose positive over negative, joy over sorrow, we often choose the latter? RVM
170, Each course of action has some positive and some negative aspects.
171, Do not let negative behaviors and bad habits ruin your life! Dr T.P.Chia
172, Negative emotions, such as the feelings of hatred, meanness, low self-esteem and confidence, and pessimism, create an unpleasant person and a bleak destiny. Dr T.P.Chia
173, Healthy habits are strengths. Unhealthy habits are weaknesses. Positive habits support the future. Negative habits sabotage the future. Dr T.P.Chia
174, If you are victimized by a negative character, which is characterized by laziness, irresponsibility, low self-esteem, irresolution and wavering, you will lose control of your future. Dr T.P.Chia
175, Would our attitudes to our future selves - which is what ageism is truly about - be so negative?
176, Men are inclined to exaggerate their strengths and to rationalize their weaknesses, and are not willing to accept the truth about their negative behaviors and harmful habits. Dr T.P.Chia
177, Rejecting negative temptations is a sign of courage. Doing what is right and good is a sign of wisdom. Dr T.P.Chia
178, Life has positive and negative shades. When I look at my life, I see more negatives than positives. I can be honest enough to admit that I have done quite some not-so-great things but I won’t reveal what I have been up to! Jeetendra
179, Some people emit negative fumes, while others vibrate positive energy. Stay close to the positive ones; otherwise you will be smoked to death. RVM
180, Some people are prisoners of their own opinions. Some people are victims of their negative behaviors. Dr T.P.Chia
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