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negativism 1. any sceptical or derisive system of thought 2. Psychiatry refusal to do what is expected or suggested or the tendency to do the opposite negativism [′neg·əd·ə‚viz·əm] (psychology) Indifference, opposition, or resistance to suggestions, or persistent refusal to do as asked, without apparent or objective reasons. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| When negativism surfaces from the do-nothings, the weak-minded, and the cravens who anonymously hide behind computer screens, it only stokes the competitive fires of the true football coaches. He said that they were "nattering nabobs of negativism," an "effete corps of impudent snobs" and "hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history"--all worthy of wrath from an administration determined to continue the war in Southeast Asia. There's a free newsletter with ideas and tips for managing teams and facilitating projects, and articles including "Teaching the Caterpillar to Fly" on managing change and personal growth and "Thoughts on Dealing With Resistance to Change and Negativism. |
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