Word
negativity
Phoneticsneg·a·tiv·i·ty, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌnɛɡəˈtɪvəti/
UK/nˌɛɡɐtˈɪvɪti/
Definitions
01pessimistic attitude
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a tendency to focus on the bad side of things or to expect the worst.
n. a pessimistic or contrarian disposition characterized by a focus on unfavorable aspects of a situation.
“His constant negativity made it difficult for the team to stay motivated.”
“The manager addressed the pervasive negativity in the office, noting that a cynical outlook was hindering the department's creative output.”
Antonyms
02negative sentiment
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. unpleasant or critical comments and feelings.
n. the expression of criticism, hostility, or unfavorable opinions.
“There was a lot of negativity on social media after the movie was released.”
“Despite the initial negativity from local residents, the new urban development project eventually gained widespread community support.”
03electrical charge
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. the state of having a negative electrical charge.
n. the physical property of having a negative charge or being electronegative.
Español:negatividad
“The negativity of the electrons causes them to be attracted to the positive terminal.”
“The experiment measured the relative negativity of the particles as they passed through the electromagnetic field.”
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Real-World Examples
“The Everton manager insisted it had been easy to keep the negativity away from his players.” “In a new paper in PNAS, professor of psychology Joshua Conrad Jackson and colleagues show that algorithms aren't the only driver of online negativity.” Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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