universal negative

noun

, Logic.

1. a proposition of the form “No S is P.” : E, e

Example Sentences

In a 2013 Atlantic article, communications expert Anat Shenker-Osorio explains "middle class" as a sort of universal negative category: "Not finding popular depictions of wealth and poverty similar to our own lived experiences, we determine we must be whatever’s left over."

From Salon

When asked for their general thoughts on the application process, jobseekers had a nearly universal negative outlook.

From Nature

But given the report and the nearly universal negative reaction to charging fees, he says, “The reality is that I just don't see it happening.”

From Science Magazine

“Fear and disgust are the two universal negative human emotions,” he explains.

From Time

And in the demonstration of this, he gives one maxim in a question, which is equivalent to an universal negative, Job xxxiv.

From Project Gutenberg