Associations to the word «Negativism»
Noun
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Wiktionary
NEGATIVISM, noun. A persistent pessimistic or skeptical attitude.
NEGATIVISM, noun. A stubborn tendency to do the opposite of what one is asked.
Dictionary definition
NEGATIVISM, noun. Characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.