(ひていてき)

ひていてき
na-adjective
negative, denying
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) is a na-adjective meaning negative or denying.

FORMS:

  • Adverbial: 否定的(ひていてき)に (negatively)
  • Noun form: 否定(ひてい) (denial, negation)

CONJUGATION:

  • Negative: 否定的(ひていてき)ではない
  • Te-form: 否定的(ひていてき)
  • Past: 否定的(ひていてき)だった

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REGISTER: Formal/Written
Commonly used in academic, business, and formal contexts.