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negative parts vs negative sides

Both 'negative parts' and 'negative sides' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Negative parts' is more commonly used when referring to physical objects or components, while 'negative sides' is often used when discussing abstract concepts or qualities.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

negative parts

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to physical objects or components.

This phrase is used to describe the unfavorable or undesirable components of something.

Examples:

  • One of the negative parts of the car was the faulty engine.
  • The negative parts of the project outweighed the positive aspects.
  • Extrapolate the straight line joining the points until it cuts the negative part of the concentration axis.
  • Each of these amounts is calculated using the negative part of the projected incremental flow (revenues less costs) at the time when the transaction was concluded, as shown in Tables 7 to 12.
  • For 2005, the aid amount corresponds to the negative part of the projected incremental flow calculated for 2005, adjusted by a factor corresponding to the part of 2005 during which the agreement effectively applied.
  • Each of these amounts must be calculated from the negative part of the estimated incremental flows (revenues minus costs) at the time of the conclusion of the 2008 agreements, appearing in Table 12.
  • In any given year, institutions may offset negative own funds requirements resulting from a negative part of the relevant indicator in any business line with positive own funds requirements in other business lines without limit.
  • The so-called negative DAS is part of the Court of Auditors' opinion.
  • I am a bit sad that the tone of the debate has been in part negative and guarded.
  • First, relocation is not in itself a negative phenomenon but forms part of a global process of rationalization, modernization, adaptation and cost-cutting.
  • Because the report for the most part contains negative wordings, we voted against it in today's vote.
  • The report also contains some negative references to part-time work which the Delegation considers is in no way representative of the UK situation.
  • Auction revenue should as much as possible be used to mitigate C02 emissions and especially to help combat the negative effect on those parts of the world who are facing the greatest impact.
  • We could also define the best way of helping the less-developed regions of the Community by means of a structural policy, without that having negative effects on other parts of the European Union.
  • I think that you are absolutely right in saying that we have to think how we can avoid the negative consequences of taking part in sport and then totally wiping out the benefits by using products which are actually harmful to health.
  • In my opinion, a recent decree establishing 28 June as Soviet Occupation Day, which triggered a negative reaction on the part of a large number of Moldovan residents, did not consolidate society but had just the opposite effect.
  • I do not feel that this is a negative practice on the part of the Council as we are actually working in line with the provisions of the Treaty.
  • If the answer to the previous question is in the negative, which part of Article 9(2) of the Sixth Directive is applicable?
  • This is the most negative, most undemocratic part of the intergovernmental method: the whims of the human element, the results of last-minute bargaining and the obligation to achieve a result at all costs.
  • Where the institution gives a negative reply because part of the document is covered by any of the exceptions provided for in paragraph 1, it shall provide an edited version of the document
  • Preventing negative effects on the climate is an integral part of the Eco-label scheme.
  • Lawrence Cranford is the only individual who knew that his teammates were concealing negative data, but was not himself part of the deceit.

Alternatives:

  • negative aspects
  • negative elements
  • negative components
  • downsides
  • disadvantages

negative sides

This phrase is correct and commonly used when discussing abstract concepts or qualities.

This phrase is used to describe the unfavorable aspects or qualities of something, often in a more abstract or intangible sense.

Examples:

  • One of the negative sides of his personality is his tendency to be overly critical.
  • Let's consider both the positive and negative sides of the argument.
  • But using a free blogging website has its own negative sides.
  • You know, some things do have their negative sides.
  • Hence, women are more often affected by the negative sides of flexibility.
  • Regularly the negative sides of a species are glossed over.
  • There are however also negative sides to the Constitution.
  • So, without wanting to point only to the negative sides, Alissa invited critical reflection on the trade, financial and institutional relations.
  • Summarizing the above, we can conclude that, despite the negative sides of cooperation with Sberbank, the positive is still much more.
  • This phenomenon, however, has not only negative sides, indeed, it is often used to reduce the roughness of some materials, eliminating the asperities.
  • Returned yesterday from this wonderful piece of paradise, even in the cold, it is really hard to find negative sides of this stay.
  • But, you know, what you can do with film... The word 'experimental' has so many negative sides.
  • There are, in fact, positive sides and negative sides, like in any other human application. Excess and abuse can lead to strongly negative events.
  • The hydraulic brake firmly squeezes the metal disc so that with a sharp pressing the rider can fly out of the saddle in the truest sense of the word. But, like everyone, hydraulics has its negative sides.
  • It is important that this should be stated clearly in the texts of the agreement and that we understand that our type of industrialisation has many positive sides, but also a number of negative sides.
  • If we are feeling too down on ourselves, we need to remind ourselves of our ability to rid ourselves of all shortcomings and become Buddhas; if we are feeling a little bit too blasé, we need to emphasize our negative sides.
  • Silicones have negative sides.
  • Like everything, internet has it's positive sides and negative sides.
  • However, it has its negative sides.
  • It has both positive and negative sides and we have to find the right balance.
  • However, the truth is that the population does also - and my fellow Member mentioned this just now - see negative sides to the euro.
  • So there is a mixed picture, but we have to see both the positive and the negative sides.

Alternatives:

  • negative aspects
  • negative facets
  • drawbacks
  • shortcomings
  • weaknesses

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