ˈblækbɔːl ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ ˈmaɪnəs ˈnɛɡətɪv ˈnɛɡətɪv ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv ˈnɛɡətɪv ˈnɛɡətɪv ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv ˈnɛɡətɪv ˈnɛɡətɪv ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv ˈviːtəʊ ˈviːtoʊ involving disadvantage or harm minus (or negative) factors expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial having a negative charge electrons are negative designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions negative criticism having the quality of something harmful or unpleasant ran a negative campaign delinquents retarded by their negative outlook on life characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features a negative outlook on life a colorless negative personality a negative evaluation a negative reaction to an advertising campaign less than zero a negative number reckoned in a direction opposite to that regarded as positive negative interest rates not indicating the presence of microorganisms or disease or a specific condition the HIV test was negative vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent The President vetoed the bill a piece of photographic film showing an image with light and shade or colors reversed a reply of denial he answered in the negative