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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“I think it’s nice that people are so hopeful,” she said, adding that the positivity had surprised her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

White’s vision intended for his music to reach a universal audience, evolve consciousness and change the world, using positivity as his North Star.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

In either case, positivity poses a dramatic conundrum, being too quiet or too sentimental.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Equity markets have recently been driven by the positivity generated by the U.S. first-quarter reporting season, and expectations for a de-escalation of hostilities in the Persian Gulf.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

I was still riding that wave of positivity when the last class of the day ended and we were dismissed to our new dorms for the night.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin