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negativism
neg·a·tiv·ism N0050500 (nĕg′ə-tĭ-vĭz′əm)n.1. The practice or habit of being skeptical, critical, or pessimistic, especially toward the views or suggestions of others.2. Behavior characterized by persistent refusal, without apparent or logical reasons, to act on or carry out suggestions, orders, or instructions of others.
neg′a·tiv·ist n.neg′a·tiv·is′tic adj.negativism (ˈnɛɡətɪvˌɪzəm) n1. a tendency to be or a state of being unconstructively critical2. (Philosophy) any sceptical or derisive system of thought3. (Psychiatry) psychiatry refusal to do what is expected or suggested or the tendency to do the opposite ˈnegativist n, adj ˌnegativˈistic adjneg•a•tiv•ism (ˈnɛg ə tɪˌvɪz əm)
n. 1. a negative or pessimistic attitude. 2. Psychol. a tendency to resist external commands, suggestions, or expectations, or internal stimuli, as hunger, by doing nothing or something contrary or unrelated to the stimulus. [1815–25] neg′a•tiv•ist, n. neg`a•tiv•is′tic, adj. negativism1. an attitude characterized by an unwillingness to follow suggestions or orders, as in children.
2. a pessimistic approach to life. See also philosophy. — negativist, n., adj., — negativistic, adj.See also: Attitudes
any system of thought opposed to positivism; doctrines based upon doubt and skepticism. — negativist, n., adj. — negativistic, adj.See also: PhilosophyThesaurus| Noun | 1. | negativism - characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commandsnegativeness, negativityquality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare |
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negativism1. any sceptical or derisive system of thought 2. Psychiatry refusal to do what is expected or suggested or the tendency to do the opposite negativism[′neg·əd·ə‚viz·əm] (psychology) Indifference, opposition, or resistance to suggestions, or persistent refusal to do as asked, without apparent or objective reasons. negativism
negativism [neg´ah-tĭ-vizm″] opposition to suggestion or advice; an attitude or behavior opposite to that appropriate to a specific situation. A tendency to do the opposite of what most people would do under similar circumstances, of what one is told to do, or of what physiologic needs would suggest; e.g., it is not uncommon in catatonic schizophrenia for the patient to feel compelled to lower his arms if asked to raise them or to clench his fists if asked to open his hands.neg·a·tiv·ism (neg'ă-tiv-izm), A tendency to do the opposite of what one is requested to do, or to resist stubbornly for no apparent reason; seen in catatonic states and in toddlers.negativism (nĕg′ə-tĭ-vĭz′əm)n.1. The practice or habit of being skeptical, critical, or pessimistic, especially toward the views or suggestions of others.2. Behavior characterized by persistent refusal, without apparent or logical reasons, to act on or carry out suggestions, orders, or instructions of others.
neg′a·tiv·ist n.neg′a·tiv·is′tic adj.negativism Psychiatry
Covert or overt opposition or resistance to external influence, suggestions or advice/
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Any expression of rebellion or disagreement with a perceived status quo.neg·a·tiv·ism (neg'ă-tiv-izm) 1. A tendency to do the opposite of what one is requested to do, or to stubbornly resist for no apparent reason; seen in catatonic states and in toddlers. 2. Pessimism. NegativismBehavior characterized by resistance, opposition, and refusal to cooperate with requests, even the most reasonable ones.Mentioned in: Catatonianegativism
Related to negativism: negativistic personality disorderSynonyms for negativismnoun characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commandsSynonymsRelated Words |