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Meaning of orphaned negative | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A negative word or term (such as "disgruntled", "uncouth" or "incognito") that has no positive equivalent in current use.

CEFR level

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