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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positivity positivities

“COVID-19 activity has been gradually increasing across California based on test positivity trends. Wastewater concentrations are also increasing,” according to Grant Boyken, a spokesperson for the California Department of Public Health.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

And as he entered Downing Street on Monday, he called for a "new national sense of unity, of common purpose and positivity".

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

We will try to help to recreate optimism and positivity.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

Floating into her new school on a bubble of positivity that will stubbornly refuse to burst, Elle is a spot of color in a sea of black and plaid.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

For someone who talks about positivity so much, Mom is the most negative person I know.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

“We hadn’t seen test positivities above 4 since the end of August, early September,” Ghaly said.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 10, 2020