negativity
noun/ˌnɛɡəˈtɪvɪti/
Frequency rank: #7,770 most common English word
Meaning
the tendency to be pessimistic or focus on bad aspects of a situation.
Example sentence
Constant negativity in the workplace can lower everyone's motivation.
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