Meaning of negaholic | Babel Free

Definitions

A person who has a persistently negative or pessimistic outlook.

informal

Examples

“The member, Mary Benson, was a longtime member of the church whom Elaine, despite all efforts at charity, had never been able to warm up to, since she was a classic half-empty negaholic.”

“Even so, those whom corporate trainer and management consultant Chérie Carter-Scott would call⟳ “negaholics” will take⟳ glum comfort in the news that some Americans seem to be tiring of the Pursuit of Wow.”

“An example might be a negaholic at work⟳ who is not helping you achieve⟳ your dreams. You know⟳ what a negaholic is, don't you? They are like⟳ an alcoholic that can't drink⟳ without becoming intoxicated. A negaholic can't seem to speak⟳ without griping or complaining.”

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