negativist

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que habitualmente se niega a cumplir peticiones o expectativas, o que adopta una actitud pesimista y poco constructiva sin ofrecer alternativas.

A noun referring to a person who habitually refuses to comply with requests or expectations, or who adopts a pessimistic and uncooperative attitude without offering constructive alternatives.

1. Oppositional personC1formal

   A person who habitually refuses to comply with requests or deliberately does the opposite of what is asked.

   Persona oposicionista

   • The negativist in the group refused to follow any instructions.
   • She was labeled a negativist for always doing the opposite of what was expected.
   • Dealing with a negativist can be challenging in a team setting.

   Sinónimoscontrarianobstructionistrecalcitrant

   Antónimoscompliantconformistcooperator

2. Resigned pessimistC1formal

   A person who accepts defeat without offering constructive ideas or solutions.

   Pesimista resignado

   • Instead of proposing alternatives, the negativist simply gave up.
   • A negativist often says 'it's impossible' without trying.
   • The committee was frustrated by the negativist's lack of positive input.

   Sinónimoscynicdefeatistfatalistnaysayerpessimistquitter

   Antónimosidealistimproveroptimist