否定的(ひていてき)

ひていてき
na-adjective
negative, denying
formalwrittenacademicbusinessdescriptive
1. negative, denying
Expressing disagreement, rejection, or denial; having a critical or unfavorable outlook.
He was negative about that proposal.
I wish you wouldn't only say negative things.
There were many negative reactions at the meeting.

否定的(ひていてき) describes a view, answer or reaction that rejects or disapproves of something. It is about judging a particular thing, not about mood: a pessimistic person is ネガティブ or 悲観的(ひかんてき).

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