Negativism Definition

nĕgə-tĭ-vĭzəm
noun
An attitude or system of thought characterized by doubt and question, rather than approval and acceptance.
Webster's New World
The practice or habit of being skeptical, critical, or pessimistic, especially toward the views or suggestions of others.
American Heritage Medicine
An attitude characterized by ignoring, resisting, or opposing suggestions or orders coming from other people.
Webster's New World

A stubborn tendency to do the opposite of what one is asked.

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negativism
Plural:
negativisms

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