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Negatives

Verb / ˈnegʌtɪvz / Another word for negatives — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Negatives are things that express the opposite of something. They are the opposite of positives.

Synonyms & similar words

blackball veto negative affirmative disadvantages downsides drawbacks shortcomings weaknesses problems issues cons flaws defects misfortunes adversities difficulties problems detriments disbenefits handicaps impediments obstacles barriers

Synonyms by register

Formal

drawbacks disadvantages shortcomings deficiencies

Informal

downsides cons faults flaws

Literary

shadows blemishes imperfections

Antonyms

positives advantages benefits strengths pros assets

Common collocations

  • negative impact
  • negative effects
  • negative consequences
  • negative attitude
  • negative feedback
  • negative numbers
  • negative aspects
  • negative emotions

Word family

noun negativity
verb negate
adjective negative
adverb negatively

Usage note

The word 'negatives' often refers to the undesirable or harmful aspects of something, or to photographic film. Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. The negatives of the job outweigh the positives.
  2. She always focuses on the negatives instead of the positives.
  3. He can't see any negatives to his plan.
  4. The teacher gave me some negatives to work on for my next essay.

Quotes

  • I'm not a pessimist, but I see the negatives in everything.
  • It is better to dwell on the beautiful things in life than the negatives.
  • I always try to look for the positives in life, but sometimes the negatives are just too strong.

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