- 1bad or harmful The crisis had a negative effect on trade. The whole experience was definitely more positive than negative. opposite positive
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not hopeful - 2considering only the bad side of something or someone; lacking enthusiasm or hope Scientists have a fairly negative attitude toward the theory. “He probably won't show up.” “Don't be so negative.” opposite positive
- 3expressing the answer “no” His response was negative. They received a negative reply. opposite affirmative grammar
- 4containing a word such as “no,” “not,” “never,” etc. a negative form/sentence scientific test
- 5(abbreviation neg.) not showing any evidence of a particular substance or medical condition Her pregnancy test was negative. opposite positive electricity
- 6(technology) containing or producing the type of electricity that is carried by an electron a negative charge/current the negative terminal of a battery opposite positive number/quantity
- 7less than zero a negative trade balance opposite positive
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adverb to react negatively to stress to respond negatively negatively charged electronsSee negative in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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