CEFR A1

negative

adjective

Meaning

Meaning 'no' or 'not present'; the opposite of positive.

Examples

The test result was negative for the virus.
She has a negative attitude and always sees the bad side.

Synonyms: no, unfavorable, adverse, pessimistic

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negative (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

Definition

Meaning 'no' or 'not present'; the opposite of positive.

Examples

The test result was negative for the virus.
She has a negative attitude and always sees the bad side.
He got a negative answer to his request for a loan.

How to Use negative

negative about (prepositional phrase): Feeling or showing that you think something is bad or will fail. — "She is negative about her chances of passing the exam."

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