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