negativist 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of negativistnext
as in negativistic

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negativist

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noun

as in naysayer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negativist
  1. naysayer
  2. cynical
  3. pessimist
  4. skeptical
  5. misanthropic
  6. pessimistic
Noun
  • Ukraine has consistently proved its detractors and naysayers wrong in the more than 1,000 days since the start of the war.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Together, the two men weathered uncertainty and naysayers to join forces during the biggest win of the Napier era, a 24-17 upset of No. 9 Ole Miss (8-3, 4-3) on Saturday in the Swamp.
    Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of naysayer
Adjective
  • While few constituencies have been spared recrimination, some of the most cynical and pernicious scapegoating has been reserved for the transgender community.
    Anthony D. Romero, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Bezos said he’s had a lot of success in life not being cynical.
    Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of cynical
Noun
  • Challenging pessimists on their investments is somewhat of a cheap shot.
    Bill Conerly, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • As the stock market rose, the bond market fell As a New York Times writer noted the other day, stock investors are optimists, while bond investors are pessimists.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of pessimist
Adjective
  • Moscow does not publicize its military losses, and analysts are skeptical of casualty reports from both sides.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Residents who are still skeptical of the police department's effectiveness were frustrated Thursday night by continued issues of homeless encampments and substance use.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of skeptical
Adjective
  • Very quickly the ironic, misanthropic tone is established, as is the chemistry among the cast.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
  • In turn, Judaism boils down not to an ongoing conversation of faith and morals but one of tired, misanthropic tropes.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of misanthropic
Adjective
  • Notably, Democrats are particularly pessimistic about the future of their own party, while Republicans are riding high.
    Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
  • That tracks with longstanding findings that the generation is pessimistic about the right now but upbeat about the future.
    Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of pessimistic
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