NEGATIVIST Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of negativist

as in negativistic

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noun

as in naysayer

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Adjective

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has had a rough year, and in a cynical way, that makes for great TV.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
This cynical and inhumane terrorist attack against children cannot be justified.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of cynical

Noun

Still, White believes there’s a way to let naysayers know how the Hornets can be a good team in a tough conference.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026
For Season 3, Saldaña, 48, took her physical preparation to new levels, in part to silence any naysayers.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of naysayer

Noun

Though the pessimists should be considered carefully, the latest Nobel laureates—awarded their prizes for their on work long-term growth—are optimistic.

— Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
But pessimists worry that companies are deferring the cost of massive spending, while front-loading the benefits.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Definition of pessimist

Adjective

The philosophy-minded writer, apart from being generally (and characteristically) misanthropic, was making a profound point.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Wealthy, misanthropic and obsessive-compulsive, Melvin Udall, played by Jack Nicholson, develops an unlikely bond with Carol, a waitress portrayed by Helen Hunt.

— Camille Perri, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

Definition of misanthropic

Adjective

Yet these concepts often seem lost on the many economists who think many Americans are overly pessimistic.

— Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026
And not be pessimistic either, but the Blaugrana are just one injury to Pau Cubarsi away from having Gerard Martin and Eric Garcia as their main center backs.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of pessimistic

Noun

Frank was trying to set realistic expectations for the season, but made comments that were interpreted as defeatist.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Hegseth largely declined to provide specifics, instead denouncing critics as defeatists, questioning their patriotism and insisting the mission had broad public support.

— Nik Popli, Time, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of defeatist

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