Synonyms for negative

Other words for “negative”, grouped by meaning.

We found 15 synonyms for “negative”. The most common are veto, blackball, antagonistic, perverse, dissentient.

noun a reply of denial

Oppositesaffirmative

verb vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

adjective characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

adjective expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial

Oppositesaffirmative

adjective having the quality of something harmful or unpleasant

Similarbad

adjective not indicating the presence of microorganisms or disease or a specific condition

Oppositespositive

adjective reckoned in a direction opposite to that regarded as positive

Oppositespositive

adjective less than zero

Similarminus

adjective designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions

Synonymsdamaging

adjective having a negative charge

Similarcharged

adjective involving disadvantage or harm

Synonymsminus

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University