Adjectives with negative connotations
Detrimental
Eg: 'recent policies have been detrimental to the interests of many old people'
tending to cause harm
Jubilant
Eg: a large number of jubilant fans ran on to the pitch
feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
Benevolence
Eg: Her benevolence towards the homeless community was evident in her regular donations and volunteer work at the local shelter
The quality of being kind and generous, demonstrating compassion and goodwill towards others (kindness, generosity, compassion).
Discontent
Eg: voters voiced discontent with both parties
dissatisfaction with one's circumstances; lack of contentment
menacing
Eg: 'our officers encountered menacing looks from teenagers '
suggesting the presence of danger; threatening.
Affable
Eg: an affable and agreeable companion
friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
Adornment
Eg: She wore a stunning adornment in her hair, adding a touch of elegance to her overall look
decorating or embellishing something, adding beauty and elegance to one’s appearance or surroundings (decoration, embellishment, ornamentation).
Plethora
Eg: a plethora of committees and subcommittees
a large or excessive amount of something.
Haphazard
Eg: 'I came upon a haphazard assemblage of furniture: the clocks were sold in the kitchen section, the mixers in the bedroom and the sofas were aligned at the end with the garden tools.'
lacking any obvious principle of organization/ lacking order/ lacking organisation
Inquisitive
Eg: his poems reveal an intensely inquisitive mind
having or showing an interest in learning things; curious.
Acclaim
Eg: “She received widespread acclaim for her groundbreaking research in the field of medicine.”
Receiving enthusiastic praise and recognition, indicating high regard and admiration (praise, recognition, admiration).
Disparage
Eg: he never missed an opportunity to disparage his competitors
regard or represent as being of little worth
Aloof
Eg: they were courteous but faintly aloof
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
auspicious
Eg: it was not the most auspicious moment to hold an election
conducive to success; favourable
Heyday
Eg: During its heyday in the 1980s, the company was known for its innovative products and groundbreaking research.
A period of greatest success or popularity, representing a time of flourishing and achievement (peak, prime, zenith).
Paramount
Eg: the interests of the child are of paramount importance
more important than anything else; supreme