negativistic

adjective

Definition of negativisticnext
as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims if we were to listen to those negativistic bean counters, we would never have a marketing campaign of any kind

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  1. skeptical
  2. suspicious
  3. cautious
  4. incredulous
  5. careful
  6. cynical
Adjective
  • But Jun is skeptical of online posts connecting mouth-taping to better sleep, cardiovascular health, attractive jawlines, and general life improvement.
    Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Meanwhile, government procurement processes are often skeptical of change.
    Vincent Danen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of skeptical
Adjective
  • Asked at a press conference whether suspicious activity was possible, officials said there's not been any evidence of foul play.
    Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Detectives don't believe the community is in danger, but asked anyone who sees suspicious activity or has information about this morning's robbery to call 911.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of suspicious
Adjective
  • As consumers continue to be cautious about their spending, Amazon’s focus on cheaper items could keep it ahead of competitors like Target (TGT+2.53%), Walmart (WMT+0.53%), and discount grocer Aldi, all of which are racing to lower prices in response to changing shopping habits.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Be especially cautious about implementing AI in areas that may result in adverse decisions being made, such as credit and collection departments.
    Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • In the interim, Gore made another call to an incredulous Bush to retract his concession.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The New Orleans rapper was shirtless in both photos, sporting an incredulous expression in the first and an angry scowl in the second.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 11 Sep. 2024
Definition of incredulous
Adjective
  • Making these breads takes over 72 hours of slow and careful workmanship.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • These things make Istanbul a great place to get high-quality hair transplants at low prices, but patients need to be careful to avoid secret risks.
    Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • Even at our most politically cynical, Americans would probably not want to have a king.
    Jack Butler, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Crystal’s Harry is a divorced lawyer with a cynical side that was based in part on Reiner, now 77, while Ryan’s Sally was based in part on Ephron.
    Victoria Edel, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of cynical
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“Negativistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negativistic. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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