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

Tentpoles with integrity will be especially important as generative AI makes the industry’s appetite for replicable content more cynical by the day.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 July 2026
In its portrayal of cross-gender relations, the series is consistently cruel to women, insulting to men, empathetic toward nobody and cynical about everything.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

Definition of cynical

Noun

If the Sixers do not win a title, the naysayers will be loud.

— Jason Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
New York City’s election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor has only supercharged the state’s naysayers, including a public feud by Mamdani and Griffin over taxing the rich.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of naysayer

Adjective

Why alums are skeptical Queens name will stay In recent months, however, Carmack said the merger has felt more like an acquisition.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Conservative politicians and others skeptical of the nation’s covid response have had Munster and Rocky Mountain Labs on their radar for years.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of skeptical

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

This article will explore why small differences in growth rates matter a lot, the pessimistic and optimistic views, and the trade-off between growth and stability.

— Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Our panelists tend to be pessimistic about these types of pitchers.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 20 July 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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