affirmative
Saying yes enthusiastically
Affirmative means expressing agreement or approval—the opposite of negative.
An affirmative answer says yes; an affirmative vote supports a proposal.
In grammar, an affirmative sentence states something as true rather than denying it.
As a noun, the affirmative is the side arguing in favor of a proposition.
As an interjection, affirmative is a formal or military way of saying yes: Copy that, affirmative.
Affirmative action refers to policies favoring groups historically discriminated against.
Opposite of no
- nodBrief head tilt
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- assentFormal expression of approval
- concurrenceState of agreeing
acceptance · approval · endorsement · acquiescence · acknowledgment · accord · consensus · compliance
Confirmed as accurate
- validatedConfirmed as true or acceptable
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
- corroboratedConfirmed as true
- substantiatedConfirmed with evidence
authenticated · certified · attested · documented · proven · established · recognized · evidenced
Expecting positive results
- encouragingGiving confidence or hope
- hopefulFeeling positive expectation
- favorableInclined toward approval
- constructivePromoting positive development
upbeat · promising · heartening · uplifting · reassuring · bright · rosy · sanguine
Giving confidence or hope
- backingAid or sponsorship
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- solidarityUnity among allies
- championingVigorously supporting a cause
bolstering · reinforcing · promoting · fostering · nurturing · allyship · sponsorship · patronage
Fixed assigned amount
- diversityState of varied elements
- inclusionBeing made part
- equal-opportunityTreating all candidates identically
- hiringGiving someone work
policy · initiative · program · outreach · recruitment · representation · equity · remedy
yes
Opposite of no
concurrence · acceptance · approval · endorsement · acquiescence · acknowledgment · accord · consensus · compliance · ratification
verified
Confirmed as accurate
- validatedConfirmed as true or acceptable
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
- corroboratedConfirmed as true
substantiated · authenticated · certified · attested · documented · proven · established · recognized · evidenced · demonstrated
optimistic
Expecting positive results
- encouragingGiving confidence or hope
- hopefulFeeling positive expectation
- favorableInclined toward approval
constructive · upbeat · promising · heartening · uplifting · reassuring · bright · rosy · sanguine · confident
encouraging
Giving confidence or hope
- backingAid or sponsorship
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- solidarityUnity among allies
championing · bolstering · reinforcing · promoting · fostering · nurturing · allyship · sponsorship · patronage · empowerment
quota
Fixed assigned amount
- diversityState of varied elements
- inclusionBeing made part
- equal-opportunityTreating all candidates identically
hiring · policy · initiative · program · outreach · recruitment · representation · equity · remedy · redress
- affirmativesyes, yeah, yep, yup, absolutely
- agreementagree, accord, yes, yeah, yep
- binary statesyes, no, true, false, on
- permissionpermission granted, granted, allowed, permitted, authorization
- positive responsescompliment, praise, encouragement, approval, agreement
- Response Typesyes, no, maybe, agree, disagree
affirmativenegative
Opposite of affirmative
dissenting · disapproving · opposing · negation · contradictory
- affirmative actionPrograms boosting marginalized representation
- gender affirmationAcknowledging one's true identity
- affirmative defenseDefendant's excuse admitting act
- affirmative consentUnambiguous agreement to participate
- affirmation cardsPortable positive statements
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