1. plural of negative; photographic images in which light and dark areas are reversed
Usage: photography
2. plural of negative; statements or words that express denial or refusal
3. plural of negative; disadvantages or undesirable aspects

Examples

• The photographer developed the negatives in the darkroom.
• She stored all her film negatives in protective sleeves.
• The survey received mostly negatives from unhappy customers.
• We need to focus on the positives rather than the negatives.
• The old negatives were damaged by moisture.
• His response was full of negatives and criticism.