by David Sohns May 19, 2005

The absence of something (some detail, signal, or anomaly) which highlights an answer to a problem or question.
Doctors used to believe all disease manifested as something foreign/outside the body attacking it. In the case of Scurvy, a lot of doctors got tunnel vision looking for a positive cue. (Some Germ or pathogen present that would explain the condition.) But none was to be found. It wasn't until biochemist Fredrick Gowland Hopkins considered what was absent (a lack of vitamin C) that the true cause of scurvy was discovered. This absence was a negative cue.
by Olive989 October 25, 2023

The expulsion of fecal material into the partner’s rectum following significant anal dilation secondary to penetrative intercourse
by Hizam555 August 29, 2025

A ranking reserved for war crimes so bad, WWII Germany and Japan look like joke villains compared to the masterminds behind such atrocities.
"'Cuties' and the 'Hype House'. Films/series that are so bad they have the dishonor of being ranked as a negative infinity out of one infinitesimal. Did Netflix create these as actual entertainment or instruments of torture?"
by Silicosis9324 May 9, 2023

The misinterpretation of someone's genuine efforts to problem-solve, provide solutions, or meet goals as being negative or pessimistic. Often encountered in workplaces or group projects where constructive feedback is misconstrued as criticism.
Every time I suggest a way to improve our process, they label me as "negative". I'm just trying to make things work better!
Chrystal wasn't being a downer; she was just being negative helpful. He genuinely wants the project to succeed.
Chrystal wasn't being a downer; she was just being negative helpful. He genuinely wants the project to succeed.
by ca127316 October 17, 2023

by Dusijckkkkd January 10, 2019

1. denoting a complete lack of something.
2. (of a word, clause, or proposition) expressing denial, negation, or refutation; stating or asserting that something is not the case.
3. relating to or denoting any of the earth or water signs, considered passive in nature.
4. a word, affix, or phrase expressing negation.
5. another term for negation.
2. (of a word, clause, or proposition) expressing denial, negation, or refutation; stating or asserting that something is not the case.
3. relating to or denoting any of the earth or water signs, considered passive in nature.
4. a word, affix, or phrase expressing negation.
5. another term for negation.
1. "they were described as having negative vulnerability to water entry"
2. "The negative feedback loop is designed to decrease the system's output when it exceeds a certain threshold."
3. "According to astrology, my negative earth sign makes me more reserved and cautious in my approach to life."
4. "The test result came back negative, which meant that the patient was not infected with the disease."
5. “The negative of a photographic image is a reverse of the positive. Instead of the positive, which is typically a reversal of black writing on a white surface, the negative is typically a reversal of white writing on a black surface.”
2. "The negative feedback loop is designed to decrease the system's output when it exceeds a certain threshold."
3. "According to astrology, my negative earth sign makes me more reserved and cautious in my approach to life."
4. "The test result came back negative, which meant that the patient was not infected with the disease."
5. “The negative of a photographic image is a reverse of the positive. Instead of the positive, which is typically a reversal of black writing on a white surface, the negative is typically a reversal of white writing on a black surface.”
by Arminkshipper May 25, 2025
