negativism

neg·a·tiv·ism  (ng-t-vzm)

n.

1. A habitual attitude of skepticism or resistance to the suggestions, orders, or instructions of others.

2. Behavior characterized by persistent refusal, without apparent or logical reasons, to act on or carry out suggestions, orders, or instructions of others.

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nega·tiv·ist n.

nega·tiv·istic adj.

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negativism

Noun

a tendency to be unconstructively critical

negativist nadj

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negativism

1. an attitude characterized by an unwillingness to follow suggestions or orders, as in children.
2. a pessimistic approach to life. See also philosophy. — negativist, n., adj., — negativistic, adj.

See also: Attitudes

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any system of thought opposed to positivism; doctrines based upon doubt and skepticism. — negativist, n., adj. — negativistic, adj.

See also: Philosophy

Thesaurus

Noun

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negativism - characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands negativeness, negativity quality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare