negative
gb/nˈɛɡɪtɪv/ us/nˈɛɡɪtɪv/
A2
Inglés
~ 2100
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
unpleasant or harmful
Showing something bad or not wanted.
Patrón de uso:
a negative [attitude/result/effect]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'negative' with 'neutral' when describing opinions; 'negative' means bad, not without opinion.
Sinónimos
unfavorable (Slightly more formal; often used in reports or analysis.)
Antónimos
positive (Shows a good, desirable, or beneficial quality instead of a bad one.)
Colocaciones
negative attitude
|negative effect
|negative feedback
|negative result
|negative impact
Temas
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The report had a negative impact on the company's reputation.
- She tends to focus on the negative aspects of every situation.
- Negative feedback can sometimes help you improve your work.
- Too much sugar has a negative effect on your health.
- His negative attitude made the meeting unpleasant.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The news was negative.
- He has a negative feeling about the plan.
- Negative comments can hurt.
- Smoking has a negative effect on health.
adjective
A2
property
2
showing absence or refusal
Showing 'no' or 'not true'.
Patrón de uso:
a negative [answer/response]
Sinónimos
denying (Focuses on refusing or saying no.)
Antónimos
affirmative (Means 'yes' or showing agreement.)
Colocaciones
negative answer
|negative response
|negative reply
Temas
communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- His answer to the proposal was negative.
- The test result came back negative for the virus.
- She gave a negative reply to the invitation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He gave a negative answer.
- The result was negative.
- Her reply was negative.
adjective
technical
B1
property
3
less than zero in value
Less than zero.
Patrón de uso:
a negative [number/temperature/balance]
Sinónimos
minus (Informal term for a number below zero.)
Antónimos
positive (A number greater than zero.)
Colocaciones
negative number
|negative temperature
|negative balance
Temas
science
|mathematics
|finance
Ejemplos
- The temperature dropped to negative five degrees Celsius.
- Negative numbers are used to represent debt.
- The account has a negative balance.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- It is a negative number.
- The temperature is negative five.
- My bank account is negative.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
entity
4
photographic image with reversed tones
A photo on film with light and dark switched.
Sinónimos
film strip (Refers to the material but not necessarily the reversed image.)
Antónimos
print (The positive image made from a negative.)
Colocaciones
film negative
|develop a negative
Temas
photography
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- She found an old film negative in the drawer.
- The photographer developed the negatives in his darkroom.
- Negatives must be handled carefully to avoid scratches.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This is a film negative.
- He looks at the old negatives.
- They make prints from negatives.
Sustantivo
technical
B1
entity
5
test result showing absence of something
A test result that shows nothing is found.
Sinónimos
clear result (Informal way to say the test found nothing wrong.)
Antónimos
positive result (Indicates the condition or substance is present.)
Colocaciones
test came back negative
|receive a negative result
Temas
healthcare
|health
|science
Ejemplos
- The blood test was negative for infection.
- All COVID-19 tests returned negative results.
- She was relieved when her pregnancy test was negative.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The test was negative.
- I got a negative result.
- Her test came back negative.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
negative
AFI
GB/nˈɛɡɪtɪv/
US/nˈɛɡɪtɪv/
Sílabas y acento
neg - at - ive (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (neg)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: negative
Noun
- Base: negative
- Plural: negatives
Familia de palabras
Forms
negatives
noun
Core family
negatively
adverb B1
negativity
noun
Related words
negate
verb
negation
noun
Negative and opposite forms
positive
adjective B1
Expresiones
come back negative
1/kˈʌm bˈæk nˈɛɡɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
test shows nothing found
When a test result shows there is nothing found (like no disease).
Ejemplos
- The lab results came back negative.
- Luckily, the biopsy came back negative.
in a negative light
1/ˈɪn ə nˈɛɡɪtɪv lˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
seen as bad by others
Seen in a way that makes someone or something look bad.
Ejemplos
- The scandal put the company in a negative light.
- Her comments painted him in a negative light.
test negative for [something]
1/tˈɛst nˈɛɡɪtɪv fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
get a test result showing absence
To get a test result that shows you do not have something (like a disease).
Ejemplos
- He tested negative for COVID-19 before traveling.
- All players tested negative for banned substances.