What is another word for negativism?
178 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ nˈɛɡɐtˌɪvɪzəm], [ nˈɛɡɐtˌɪvɪzəm], [ n_ˈɛ_ɡ_ɐ_t_ˌɪ_v_ɪ_z_ə_m]
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Synonyms for Negativism:
n.
• attribute (noun) • negative attitude (noun) • opposition (noun)- contention,
- war,
- Antinomy,
- counterattack,
- Contraposition,
- warfare,
- defense,
- duel,
- fray,
- grapple,
- disapproval,
- encounter,
- hostility,
- repugnance,
- conflict,
- strife,
- civil disobedience,
- aversion,
- Antinomies,
- skirmish,
- counter-attacks,
- struggle,
- rivalry,
- counter-attack,
- clash,
- action,
- competition,
- contest,
- contrariety,
- con,
- prevention,
- combat,
- confronting,
- opposure,
- Oppugnancy,
- obstructiveness,
- brush,
- unfriendliness,
- violation,
- engagement,
- contradistinction,
- antithesis.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- escape mechanism,
- wish-fulfillment fantasy,
- decompensation,
- holdup,
- defiance,
- alienation,
- cramp,
- Renitency,
- dissent,
- check,
- foot-dragging,
- Repellence,
- interruption,
- passive resistance,
- stranglehold,
- uncheerfulness,
- nihilism,
- negative,
- challenge,
- rebuff,
- remonstrance,
- refractoriness,
- Retardment,
- isolation,
- reaction,
- recalcitrance,
- suppression,
- gloominess,
- Withstanding,
- obstruction,
- demur,
- Arrestation,
- malism,
- closing up,
- wishful thinking,
- constriction,
- reluctance,
- fantasy,
- electronegativity,
- flight,
- quality,
- Repellency,
- delay,
- objection,
- dissentience,
- fantasizing,
- displacement,
- overcompensation,
- setback,
- repulse,
- obstinacy,
- interference,
- Arrestment,
- nuisance value,
- noncooperation,
- Dismalness,
- wish fulfillment,
- recalcitrancy,
- closure,
- detention,
- nay,
- resistance,
- nix,
- substitution,
- impediment,
- retardation,
- repulsion,
- protest,
- obstructionism,
- blockage,
- counteraction,
- uncooperativeness,
- dispute,
- stand,
- repression,
- withdrawal,
- rationalization,
- occlusion,
- escapism,
- Renitence,
- blame-shifting,
- Hampering,
- Clogging,
- Recalcitration,
- projection,
- blockade,
- fixation,
- stricture,
- arrest,
- negation,
- compensation,
- restriction,
- hindrance,
- complaint,
- Detainment,
- avoidance mechanism,
- fractiousness,
- let,
- escape,
- inhibition,
- naysaying,
- squeeze,
- abnegation,
- restraint,
- hindering,
- Holdback,
- revolt,
- blocking,
- combative reaction,
- dissociation,
- autism,
- sublimation,
- autistic thinking,
- defense mechanism.
How to use "Negativism" in context?
Negativism is skepticism that the benefits of anything outweigh its costs. This could mean doubting the potential consequences of a decision, or thinking that any positive outcomes are unlikely. This can often lead people to pessimism and refusal to believe in the possibility of success.
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