characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands | an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone |
(chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond | (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) |
an amount less than zero | a degree or grade of excellence or worth |
the character of the negative electric pole | a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something |
| high social status |