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neg·a·tiv·ism

 (nĕg′ə-tĭ-vĭz′əm)
n.
1. The practice or habit of being skeptical, critical, or pessimistic, especially toward the views or suggestions 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.

neg′a·tiv·ist n.
neg′a·tiv·is′tic adj.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
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
pessimist - a person who expects the worst
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