Negativism (noun)

The tendency to oppose or refuse to accept something, or the habit of denying or rejecting things or ideas.

Origin:

Negativism comes from the latin word "negativus" meaning "negative" or "denying" and refers to the tendency to oppose or refuse to accept something, or the habit of denying or rejecting things or ideas.

Examples:

1. The child's negativism made it difficult for the parents to get him to do his homework.
2. The negativism of the opposition party made it difficult for the government to pass new legislation.
3. The employee's negativism made it hard for him to work effectively with his colleagues.
4. Negativism can be a symptom of certain mental health conditions such as depression.
5. The negativism of the crowd was palpable as the team took the field.