negative
/ˈneɡətɪv/
neg · a · tive
ˈneɡ · ə · tɪv
English Definition
adj. bad, not positive
Significado en Español
negativo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiêu cực, âm tính
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Example Sentence
Don’t be so negative.
不要那么消极。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
negat(negate)+ive
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “negative”?
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A
Positive
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B
Neutral
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C
Gloomy
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D
Questionable
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C — Gloomy.
“negative” means adj. bad, not positive
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The film received mostly ______ reviews, and few people went to see it.
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A
negative
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B
positive
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C
glowing
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D
favorable
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A — negative.
“negative” means adj. bad, not positive
Common questions about “negative”
What does “negative” mean?
negative — adj. bad, not positive. In Chinese: 消极的，负的.
How do you pronounce “negative”?
negative is pronounced /ˈneɡətɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: neg · a · tive.
How do you use “negative” in a sentence?
Don’t be so negative. (不要那么消极。)
What are synonyms for “negative”?
pessimistic, adverse — all close in meaning to negative (adj. bad, not positive).
Is “negative” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. negative appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “negative”?
negat(negate)+ive
