All 3 Uses of
negative
in
1984 by Orwell
- Only because I prefer a positive to a negative.
p. 135..5 *negative = not doing something
- The consciousness of the masses needs only to be influenced in a negative way.
p. 208..1negative = to not do something
- We are not content with negative obedience, nor even with the most abject submission.
p. 255..1negative = indicating disagreement
Definition:
-
(negative as in: negative feedback from customers) to express criticism or disagreement, or (especially when talking over a radio or in a military setting) to say "no"