# negativity

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌnɛɡ.əˈtɪ.vɪ.ti/ · frequency rank #15,230

## Definitions
1. The characteristic of being pessimistic or contrarian.
2. Negative sentiment.
3. The characteristic of having a negative charge.

## Etymology
From negative + -ity.

## Easily confused with
- **nativity** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/nativity-vs-negativity)
- **negatively** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/negatively-vs-negativity)

## Common misspellings (15)
`engativity`, `neagtivity`, `negaitvity`, `negatiivty`, `negativitty`, `negativityy`, `negativiyt`, `negativtiy`, `negativvity`, `negattivity`, `negatviity`, `neggativity`, `negtaivity`, `ngeativity`, `nnegativity`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/negativity