- POSITIVE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
sure, certain, positive, cocksure mean having no doubt or uncertainty sure usually stresses the subjective or intuitive feeling of assurance certain may apply to a basing of a conclusion or conviction on definite grounds or indubitable evidence
- POSITIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
POSITIVE definition: 1 full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence: 2 certain and without… Learn more
- Positive - definition of positive by The Free Dictionary
1 characterized by or expressing certainty or affirmation: a positive answer 2 composed of or possessing actual or specific qualities; real: a positive benefit 3 tending to emphasize what is good or laudable; constructive: he takes a very positive attitude when correcting pupils' mistakes
- POSITIVE - Definition Translations | Collins English Dictionary
If you are positive, you are hopeful and confident, and think of the good aspects of a situation rather than the bad ones
- positive - WordReference. com Dictionary of English
showing or expressing approval or agreement; favorable: a positive reaction to the speech consisting in or characterized by the presence or possession of distinguishing or marked qualities or features (opposed to negative): Light is positive, darkness negative noting the presence of such qualities, as a term
- Positive - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms Etymology
In English, the term 'positive' acquired the connotation of being characterized by optimism, favorability, or a constructive nature, reflecting an affirmative and confident stance
- Positive psychology - Wikipedia
Positive psychology is the scientific study of conditions and processes that contribute to positive psychological states (e g , contentment, joy), well-being, positive relationships, and positive institutions [1][2] Positive psychology began as a new domain of psychology in 1998 when Martin Seligman chose it as the theme for his term as president of the American Psychological Association [3
- POSITIVE Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
Some common synonyms of positive are certain, cocksure, and sure While all these words mean "having no doubt or uncertainty," positive intensifies sureness or certainty and may imply opinionated conviction or forceful expression of it
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