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negativism

neg·a·tiv·ism [ néggəti vìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. habitual skepticism: a strong tendency to be pessimistic, to assess situations in the worst light, or to be unreasonably skeptical about generally accepted beliefs

2. persistent unreasonable defiance: persistent defiance of authority and refusal to obey instructions


neg·a·tiv·ist noun
neg·a·tiv·is·tic [ nèggəti vístik ] adjective
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