Negativism Definition & Meaning

negativism
noun
  1. characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands

"Negativism" in song lyrics

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  • "PM takes on Modi on development, politics of 'negativism'"
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