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Negative

/nˈɛɡətɪv/
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(adj) Not positive or neutral; bad; undesirable; unfavourable.

Some people argue that technology has negative effects.
Debate is an academic game between the affirmative and the negative.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Having a ____ attitude can make it very difficult to solve complex problems.

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