Negatizing

Something or someone that causes negative vibes. Another word for disappointment.

The game canceling was the most negatizing event ever and it disappointed everyone who had been waiting for months.

by WackWordsAreWise March 4, 2023

negated negation

A prefix which should, but does not, negate the word to which it is attached. While 'mobility' and 'immobility' are opposites, as are 'effective' and 'ineffective', the words 'passivity' and 'impassivity' mean the same thing, as do the words 'flammable' and 'inflammable'.

Tired of being described as passive, he decided to be more impassive. He'd be a man of action, or maybe even inaction. What difference could a negated negation make?

by Monkey's Dad July 25, 2023