negativity

Meanings

• noun

  The state or quality of being negative, pessimistic, or critical.

  - "He has a negativity attitude towards life."
  - "The negativity in the room was palpable."
  - "The critic's negativity review of the play was unexpected."

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Antonyms

positivity

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Synonyms

negativeness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with negativity
apathetic , hectic , specific

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Variants

List of all variants of negativity that leads to same result
negative , negatively , negativeness , negativenesses , negativities , negativity

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Etymology

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From the Latin negativus, meaning 'denying' or 'opposing'.

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Trivia

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1. Negativity is not a feeling, but rather a state of mind.

2. The word 'negativity' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

3. Some studies suggest that a positive attitude can lead to better health outcomes.

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Related Concepts

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1. positivity: The opposite of negativity, characterized by optimism and a positive outlook.

2. pessimism: A philosophy or attitude that focuses on the negative aspects of life or a particular situation.

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Culture

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In literature, negativity is often used to describe a character's outlook or attitude. In art, it can be represented through the use of dark colors or negative space. In music, it can be expressed through minor keys or dissonant chords.

How to Memorize "negativity"

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   - Imagine a cloud with a dark raincloud symbol on it to represent negativity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a frown or a sad face.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Negativity Necessitates Negative Nonsense' to help remember the word.

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