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negativist

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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.
nega·tiv·ist n.
nega·tiv·istic adj.
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Noun1.negativist - someone who refuses to do what is asked or does the opposite of what is asked
balker, baulker, noncompliant - a person who refuses to comply
2.negativist - someone who is resigned to defeat without offering positive suggestions
defeatist
pessimist - a person who expects the worst
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