negative
Example Sentences
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Microsoft says it has pledged to become carbon negative, zero-waste and "water positive" by 2030.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
They had received negative course evaluations from students, and feared their enrollments would drop.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
As cooking continues, that water evaporates, creating empty spaces that allow oil to be drawn in through negative pressure.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
If a person has a hard time cancelling a subscription, they form a negative association with the process, not a positive mentality about the prospect of saving money.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
It was okay to be eager and excited, but the negative emotions like fear and anger were not good when working root.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.