orphaned negative
Noun
Meaning
orphaned negative (plural orphaned negatives)
A negative word or term (such as "disgruntled", "uncouth" or "incognito") that has no positive equivalent in current use.
Noun
orphaned negative (plural orphaned negatives)
A negative word or term (such as "disgruntled", "uncouth" or "incognito") that has no positive equivalent in current use.