negative comment

[ˈnɛɡətɪv ˈkɒmɛnt]
nounpl: negative comments
comentário negativo
1. A remark or statement that expresses disapproval, criticism, or unfavorable judgment about someone or something
The teacher's negative comment about his essay discouraged him from writing again.
O comentário negativo do professor sobre seu ensaio o desanimou de escrever novamente.
2. Critical feedback delivered online or in public forums, often perceived as harsh or demoralizing
Social media influencers often receive negative comments from trolls.
Influenciadores de mídia social frequentemente recebem comentários negativos de trolls.
In Brazilian culture, direct negative comments are often softened with polite language to avoid causing offense, whereas in American culture (especially online), negative comments can be more blunt. On social media platforms, negative comments are increasingly addressed through community guidelines and moderation policies in both Brazil and the USA.
NYC Slang
dis; diss; shade; hate comment
Synonyms / Sinônimos
criticismcritical remarkdisparaging commentunfavorable feedbackderogatory statementadverse comment
Antonyms / Antônimos
positive commentcomplimentpraisefavorable feedbackconstructive feedback

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentário negativo
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comentário chato; zoação negativa
More colloquial, may use 'zoação' (mocking) in casual contexts
São Paulo
comentário negativo
Formal business and academic contexts prefer standard term
Portugal
comentário negativo; observação desfavorável
Portuguese variant uses similar phrasing

Related Words

critiquefeedbackopinionjudgmentremarkstatementcriticismdisapproval

Related Idioms & Phrases

to throw shade
backhanded compliment
to take a dig at someone
constructive criticism (when meant to be helpful despite negative tone)
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