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Negativism

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A persistent pessimistic or skeptical attitude.
  2. A stubborn tendency to do the opposite of what one is asked.

Equivalents

Españolnegativismo
Françaisnégativisme
Portuguêsnegativismo
4 more languages
Ελληνικάαρνητισμός
Italianonegativismo

Examples

It's easier to sow inner dissension than to unite for betterment. Negativism can even be fun for some who have such limited vision that they can't "see" how mch has already been achieved by those who struggle rather than just bitch.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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