1.
negative, denying
Expressing disagreement, rejection, or denial; having a critical or unfavorable outlook.
彼はその提案に否定的だった。
He was negative about that proposal.
否定的な意見ばかり言わないでほしい。
I wish you wouldn't only say negative things.
会議では否定的な反応が多かった。
There were many negative reactions at the meeting.
否定的 is a na-adjective meaning negative or denying.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 否定的に (negatively)
- Noun form: 否定 (denial, negation)
CONJUGATION:
- Negative: 否定的ではない
- Te-form: 否定的で
- Past: 否定的だった
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 否定的な態度 (negative attitude)
- 否定的な意見 (negative opinion)
- 否定的に捉える (view negatively)
- 否定的な反応 (negative reaction)
ANTONYM:
- 肯定的 (affirmative, positive)
REGISTER: Formal/Written
Commonly used in academic, business, and formal contexts.
Related Words
Antonym:
肯定的 (affirmative)