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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Even issues that would go on to be more contentious within feminism and outside it—body positivity, trans rights—did crucial work.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Former Premier League striker Glenn Murray feels that while Redknapp would bring positivity on a short-term basis, Spurs would be better off looking elsewhere.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

South Sudan has been mired in conflict, poverty and corruption since its independence in 2011, but the success of its models has been a ray of positivity.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Rhys Strougler, who lives five minutes away, said the unlikely backdrop for the music video had brought locals a bit of positivity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Reading a few, I let the positivity push away all the negativity I felt going into this.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott