Definition of negativism Negativism

/nɛˈgʌtɪvɪˌzʌm/ - [negutivizum] - neg•a•tiv•ism

We found 4 definitions of negativism from 3 different sources.

What does negativism mean?

Noun
negativism - characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands
		negativity, negativeness
		positivism, positiveness, positivity the form of empiricism that bases all knowledge on perceptual experience (not on intuition or revelation)
		quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare

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negativism (Noun)
A persistent pessimistic or skeptical attitude.
negativism (Noun)
A stubborn tendency to do the opposite of what one is asked.