negativistic

adjective

Definition of negativisticnext
as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims if we were to listen to those negativistic bean counters, we would never have a marketing campaign of any kind

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  1. skeptical
  2. suspicious
  3. cautious
  4. incredulous
  5. careful
  6. cynical
Adjective
  • Some were skeptical that this could be correct, but more reports were needed to be sure.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Godard’s intellectual approach never turns skeptical.
    Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of skeptical
Adjective
  • This could be weird network traffic, suspicious logins or unauthorized data access.
    Sarath Babu Yalavarthi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • And don't be afraid to ask for help or report suspicious activity.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of suspicious
Adjective
  • Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Travelers should be cautious, especially along major highways like Interstate 90 and 35, as conditions could remain hazardous.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • On her face is something halfway between a grimace and an incredulous smile—a facial expression that many Harris supporters likely recognize as a universal, exasperated response to a Trump rant.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2024
  • In the interim, Gore made another call to an incredulous Bush to retract his concession.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of incredulous
Adjective
  • Identifying ground zero for the advent of Dengue Fever can be tricky, but careful research has identified Aquarius Records in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District as the primary origin of the infectiously melodic band.
    Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Going slowly and applying heat with a hair dryer can help reduce the risk of damage, but the difficulty of this process is a solid reason to be careful with your installation.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • Mufasa: The Lion King, from the Moonlight director, doesn’t transcend its cynical origins as a Disney product.
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Later, Hattie hugs a more cynical Turner, which enables him to forge a fraternal bond with Elwood, their friendship a turning point.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of cynical
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“Negativistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negativistic. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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