Negative Thinking Vocabulary

adjective showing a tendency to expect failure or accept it in a gloomy or overly submissive way

• The defeatist attitude of the team members was evident in their lack of effort during the game.
• I can't stand hanging out with defeatist people who always bring negative energy.
• Don't be such a defeatist, have some faith in yourself!
• Her defeatist mindset was like a dark cloud hanging over her, preventing her from seeing any silver linings.

noun a person who tends to be pessimistic or critical, especially about the future or outcome of events

• The negativist in the group always finds something to criticize.
• Don't be such a negativist, try to see the positive side of things.
• That guy is such a negativist, he never has anything nice to say.
• Her mind was like a magnet for negativist thoughts, always focusing on the worst possible outcome.