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negativist

/ˈneɡ.ə.tɪ.vɪst/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que costuma recusar pedidos ou expectativas, ou que mantém uma atitude pessimista e não construtiva, sem oferecer alternativas.

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noun

/ˈneɡ.ə.tɪ.vɪst/C1formal
  • ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa que costuma recusar pedidos ou expectativas, ou que mantém uma atitude pessimista e não construtiva, sem oferecer 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.

    ptNegativista

    • 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.

    Sinônimoscontrarianobstructionistrecalcitrant

    Antônimoscompliantconformistcooperator

  2. Resigned pessimistC1formal

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

    ptPessimista 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.

    Sinônimoscynicdefeatistfatalistnaysayerpessimistquitter

    Antônimosidealistimproveroptimist

Formas
  • negativists plural form
  • negativists' possessive plural form
  • negativist's possessive singular form