negativists

Definition of negativistsnext
plural of negativist
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Noun
  • But the 26 minutes of footage previewed for the press quickly silenced the naysayers.
    Gregg Kilday, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
  • The entire city was a party because all the naysayers left town.
    Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • Steel yourself; the pessimists will have gravitas.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
  • January’s 130,000 gain quieted the pessimists, proving that the labor market had found a floor.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
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“Negativists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negativists. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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