negative answer

Examples (10)

• I asked my boss for a raise, but I received a negative answer.
• The applicant was disappointed to get a negative answer from the university.
• She was afraid of getting a negative answer, so she hesitated to ask him out.
• I'm sorry, but I have to give you a negative answer regarding your proposal.
• If you get a negative answer, don't be discouraged; just try again.
• The test results came back, and thankfully, it was a negative answer for the presence of the disease.
• A negative answer is better than no answer at all.
• By the time he called, she had already prepared herself for a negative answer.
• He might give a negative answer if we don't present the idea clearly.
• Did you expect a negative answer when you submitted the request?