1. People who adopt or advocate a philosophical or practical stance of denial, rejection, or skepticism toward established beliefs, institutions, or positive assertions.
Usage: Plural form of negativist; Often used in philosophical or critical contexts
2. Individuals who habitually focus on negative aspects, problems, or obstacles rather than positive possibilities.
Usage: Informal usage; Often pejorative

Examples

• The negativists in the debate challenged every claim made by the opposing side.
• Some negativists argue that progress is an illusion.
• The team's negativists constantly pointed out why the project would fail.
• Philosophical negativists reject the notion that objective truth can be established.
• Rather than listen to the negativists, the company moved forward with innovation.
• The negativists offered no constructive solutions, only criticism.