negativity thinking

noun

Thinking about negative possibilities, contemplating failure in such a way that it leads to those negative possibilities as a consequence.

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Meanings

nounnegativity thinking (uncountable)
  1. derogatoryuncountableThinking about negative possibilities, contemplating failure in such a way that it leads to those negative possibilities as a consequence.

    They're experts in negativity thinking. “I can't,” “It won't,” “I'll never” are common phrases you'll often hear from a victim.

    1993, Barbara De Angelis, Are you the one for me? Knowing Who's Right & Avoiding Who's Wrong
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