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negativism

 

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Noun negativism has 1 sense
  1. negativism, negativity - characterized by habitual skepticism and a tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands
    --1 is a kind of quality

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Negativism

Definition:

Negativism refers to the tendency or disposition to be consistently negative or resistant towards suggestions, requests, or other forms of influence from others.

Senses:

  1. Psychological Sense: In psychology, negativism refers to a condition where an individual constantly exhibits opposition or defiance towards instructions or attempts at being influenced.
  2. Social Sense: Negativism also refers to a social behavior where individuals habitually display negativity or pessimism, often in response to external stimuli or situations.

Examples:

Psychological Sense:

  1. Despite the therapist's efforts, the patient's negativism prevented any progress during the therapy sessions.
  2. The child's negativism was evident as he systematically refused to participate in any activities suggested by his teacher.

Social Sense:

  1. Jack's constant negativism is draining the enthusiasm of the entire team.
  2. Her negativism towards the city's development plans earned her a reputation as a perpetual cynic.

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