negative
US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/
adjective Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung
Definition
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The article had a negative effect on the company's public image.
Word Family
NounNoun
negative gốc
negation
negativity
VerbVerb
negative gốc
negate
AdjectiveAdj
negative gốc
AdverbAdv
negatively
Synonyms
- adversecontrary to your interests or welfare
- detrimental(sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury
- unfavorablenot encouraging or approving or pleasing
Collocations
- Easy negative answerto negative answer, meaning to vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
- Medium handle negative customer feedback constructivelyto manage, deal with, or operate regarding negative customer feedback constructively
- Hard prolonged negative interest rate environmentto prolonged negative interest rate environment, meaning to lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
- Very Hard accentuate the negative to sabotage consensusto accentuate the negative to sabotage consensus, meaning to to stress, single out as important
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