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negative judgment

[ˈnɛɡətɪv ˈdʒʌdʒmənt]
nounpl: negative judgments
julgamento negativo
1. An unfavorable or critical assessment or evaluation of someone or something
The committee issued a negative judgment about the proposal.
O comitê emitiu um julgamento negativo sobre a proposta.
2. A decision or conclusion that is disapproving or condemning
Her negative judgment of his character was based on past behavior.
Seu julgamento negativo do caráter dele foi baseado em comportamento passado.
Synonyms
adverse judgmentunfavorable assessmentcritical evaluationdisapprovalcondemnation
Antonyms
positive judgmentfavorable assessmentapprovalendorsement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
julgamento negativo
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
julgamento negativo
Standard usage in Portugal
General Brazilian
avaliação desfavorável
Alternative term more common in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass judgment
sit in judgment
cloud one's judgment
suspend judgment
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