negativity

"Even though everyone agreed the new company policy was helpful, John, the office contrarian, argued that it was a complete waste of time. "

"The doctor attached the electrode to my skin to monitor my heart's electrical activity. "

"He approached the interview positively."

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

"a pessimistic view of the future"

"The manager charged Sarah with leading the new marketing campaign. "

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

"She was anxious about her upcoming math test. "

"The teacher's negative on the project proposal meant we had to revise it completely. "

"The school's fundraising projects aim to build a new library. "

"The sentiment emerged that we were acting too soon."