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negative attitude

NOUN

bad attitude

Synonyms

WEAK

chip on one's shoulder cynicism defeatism dim view discouragement expectation of the worst gloomy outlook hopelessness lack of confidence low spirits negative thinking negativism pessimism

Example Sentences

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"We unofficially got information that the draft of the decision is written with a negative attitude," the campaign organisers wrote on their website this week.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Campbell, a Plaid MS in the Welsh Parliament, told the Senedd on Tuesday that Stevens' reply showed a "negative attitude towards the Welsh language".

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

It provoked a negative attitude — he describes himself then as a “bratty young kid” — leading to a wake-up call.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2025

High control groups often take a negative attitude toward romantic autonomy.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2024

Twice, when pauses of slackening interest made it possible, Henriot fancied he surprised another quality in this negative attitude.

From Four Weird Tales by Blackwood, Algernon