Definitions

positivity

[poz-i-tiv-i-tee] / ˌpɒz ɪˈtɪv ɪ ti /

NOUN

affirmative willingness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alacrity eagerness positiveness readiness zeal

STRONG

confidence willingness

WEAK

compliance consent inclination leaning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

negativity

STRONG

adversity deprecation disapproval dubiousness hostility

WEAK

antagonism distrust hesitation leeriness reluctance suspicion uncertainty

Example Sentences

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“The message is one of encouragement and positivity and acknowledgment of accomplishments and encouragement to strive harder,” Taylor said.

From Los Angeles Times

Concentrations of flu detected in wastewater have surged in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the test positivity rate is rising in Los Angeles County and Orange County, according to state and county data.

From Los Angeles Times

"He made me feel a million dollars. His enthusiasm and positivity was contagious."

From BBC

There was plenty of positivity about England's chances of ending their 15-year wait for a series win in Australia before it began.

From BBC

People use exclamation marks to show "positivity and enthusiasm," says Hannah.

From BBC