Oppositional Language

noun the action of constantly finding fault or complaining

adjective tending to find fault or criticize; complaining

• The carping critic pointed out every flaw in the artist's work.
• Stop carping about the weather and just enjoy the day.
• Why are you always carping about everything? Chill out!
• Her constant carping was like a mosquito buzzing in my ear.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The board of directors disapprove of the new marketing strategy.
• My parents disapprove of my choice to major in art history.
• She disapproves of his new haircut, calling it 'totally whack.'
• The teacher's raised eyebrow was enough to silently disapprove of the student's behavior.

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.

adjective An adjective that describes something as not flattering or favorable.

adverb An adverb that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate that something is not complimentary.

• The critic's review was full of uncomplimentary remarks about the actor's performance.
• She couldn't help but make uncomplimentary comments about her coworker's outfit.
• The online trolls were posting uncomplimentary memes about the politician.
• His uncomplimentary words were like daggers to her heart.