negativity
Example Sentences
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"So stigma thrives. Negativity thrives. People do not see us in powerful or beautiful or joyful positions, they see us only in struggle."
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
Negativity bias — that practically universal human tendency to give more weight to negative developments — is almost certainly costing you.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025
She added that "ICON" stands for "I Can Overcome Negativity," and implored her fans to do so "every single moment."
From Fox News • Mar. 23, 2022
Negativity is not permitted, and handshakes are available on request.
From The Verge • Feb. 16, 2022
Negativity, in short, can be potent poison, and its effects are long lasting and often pernicious.
From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2015