negativ/ˈnɛɡatiːf/negative; unfavorable; pessimistic
negativ is a German adjective that means negative, unfavorable, or pessimistic. It is pronounced /ˈnɛɡatiːf/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "negativer" and "negativsten".
Definitions
1.expressing or showing lack, rejection, or something unfavorable(general)
a.expressing something unfavorable, harmful, or undesirable
Er hatte eine negative Einstellung zur neuen Regel.—He had a negative attitude toward the new rule.
2.less than zero; opposite of positive(mathematics, science)
a.having a value below zero
Die Temperatur war heute früh negativ.—The temperature was negative this morning.
3.pessimistic or critical(psychology, attitude)
a.describing a pessimistic mentality or response
Man sollte nicht nur die negativen Seiten sehen.—One shouldn't see only the negative sides.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | negativ |
|---|---|
| Comparative | negativer |
| Superlative | negativsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "negativ" mean in English?
- "negativ" means negative, unfavorable, or pessimistic. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "negativ"?
- "negativ" is pronounced /ˈnɛɡatiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "negativ"?
- The comparative of "negativ" is "negativer" and the superlative is "negativsten".
- What part of speech is "negativ"?
- "negativ" is a adjective in German.
