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negative

A number less than zero, represented with a minus sign; on a number line, negative numbers lie to the left of zero.

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Example

Excessive smartphone use can have negative effects on social interaction and sleep quality.

Synonyms

minusbelow zeroless than zeroharmfuladversebad

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