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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"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

They head into the New Year without a win and there is little cause for positivity for under-pressure boss Gareth Taylor, who said the club have "regressed".

From BBC

Its fizzy positivity is but one reason this year’s most inescapable soundtrack is stubbornly popular.

From Salon