Negatibo (en. Negative)

/ne-ɡa-ti-bo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to having a bad outlook or condition.
Negative thinking can affect your health.
Ang negatibong pag-iisip ay maaaring makaapekto sa iyong kalusugan.
Expresses denial or refusal.
He received a negative response to his application.
Tumanggap siya ng negatibong tugon mula sa kanyang aplikasyon.
Often used in the context of undesirable outcomes.
The negative results of the test caused concern.
Ang mga negatibong resulta ng pagsusuri ay nagdulot ng pag-aalala.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'negative'

Common Phrases and Expressions

negative outlook
A way of viewing that focuses only on the negative aspects.
negatibong pananaw
negative effect
The undesirable result or influence of something.
negatibong epekto

Related Words

negative mindset
A mindset or outlook focused on adverse aspects or situations.
negatibong kaisipan
analysis
A process of identifying things that might be negative or positive.
pagsusuri

Slang Meanings

pessimistic
Why are you always so negative? It would be better to think positively!
Bakit ba lagi kang negatibo? Mas maganda sanang isipin ang positive!
not okay
Your vibes are so negative, it's like you're not okay.
Ang negatibo ng vibes mo, parang 'di ka okay.
bad trip
He's so negative; the conversation turned into a bad trip.
Sobra siyang negatibo, bad trip na yung usapan.
downer
When he's around, everyone's happy, but he suddenly turns negative, what a downer!
Kapag nandiyan siya, ang saya-saya pero bigla na lang siyang nagiging negatibo, sablay!