negativism

/ˈnɛgədəˌvɪzəm/
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Other forms: negativisms

Definitions of negativism
  1. noun
    characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands
    synonyms: negativeness, negativity
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    type of:
    quality
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
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