negativity thinking

English

Noun

negativity thinking (uncountable)

(derogatory) Thinking about negative possibilities, contemplating failure in such a way that it leads to those negative possibilities as a consequence.
- 1993, Barbara De Angelis, Are you the one for me? Knowing Who's Right & Avoiding Who's Wrong:
  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.

Usage notes

This term is used in motivational and self-help literature as an opposite of positive thinking.

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