negativist 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of negativistnext
as in negativistic

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negativist

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noun

as in naysayer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negativist
  1. naysayer
  2. cynical
  3. pessimist
  4. skeptical
  5. misanthropic
  6. pessimistic
Noun
  • Some naysayers will no doubt decry the pay increase pointing out the lagging standardized test scores and lower graduation rates of students in Baltimore City Public Schools but that is exactly the point.
    Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
  • But the quest to convert the naysayers began in the English Premier League twenty years before.
    David Ferrini, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of naysayer
Adjective
  • Mufasa: The Lion King, from the Moonlight director, doesn’t transcend its cynical origins as a Disney product.
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Later, Hattie hugs a more cynical Turner, which enables him to forge a fraternal bond with Elwood, their friendship a turning point.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of cynical
Noun
  • Challenging pessimists on their investments is somewhat of a cheap shot.
    Bill Conerly, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • As the stock market rose, the bond market fell As a New York Times writer noted the other day, stock investors are optimists, while bond investors are pessimists.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of pessimist
Adjective
  • Some were skeptical that this could be correct, but more reports were needed to be sure.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Godard’s intellectual approach never turns skeptical.
    Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of skeptical
Adjective
  • Very quickly the ironic, misanthropic tone is established, as is the chemistry among the cast.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
  • In turn, Judaism boils down not to an ongoing conversation of faith and morals but one of tired, misanthropic tropes.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of misanthropic
Adjective
  • There are plenty of reasons to be pessimistic about our ability to confront the global dengue problem and prevent its further expansion into the United States.
    Stephen J. Thomas, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The unemployment rate remains strong and the stock market is on the rise, but the poll shows Democrats are increasingly pessimistic about the economy.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of pessimistic
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