What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
negational
Example
The negational form of 'happy' is 'unhappy'. [negational: adjective]
Example
She made a negational statement about the proposal. [negational: noun]
negative
Example
He has a negative attitude towards change. [negative: adjective]
Example
The review was full of negative comments about the service. [negative: adjective]
Example
The test results came back negative for COVID-19. [negative: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Negative is more commonly used than negational in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between negational and negative?
Negative is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts. Negational is less common and may be perceived as more technical or specialized.
