This is the 1119th most frequent Dutch word.
negatieve
"Negatieve" means "negative" in English.
The word negatieve is used here to describe a type of attitude that is unfavorable or pessimistic.
Ze heeft een negatieve houding tegenover veranderingen.
She has a negative attitude towards changes.
In this sentence, negatieve describes the nature of the consequences caused by the experiment, highlighting their harmful or adverse characteristics.
Het experiment had negatieve gevolgen voor het milieu.
The experiment had negative effects on the environment.
Here, negatieve qualifies the type of feedback provided, indicating critical or adverse comments aimed at identifying areas for improvement.