negative saying vs negative sayings

Both phrases are not complete and do not make sense on their own. However, if we assume they are part of a larger context, 'negative saying' would be correct if referring to a single negative statement, while 'negative sayings' would be correct if referring to multiple negative statements.

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negative saying

This phrase is correct when referring to a single negative statement.

Use 'negative saying' when you want to talk about a single negative statement or phrase.

Examples:

The author included a negative saying in the introduction of the book.

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Anything from someone with a distorted voice saying negative things about your daughter?
Saying something negative to a pretty girl in order to undermine her social value.
You're saying something negative, but it sounds positive.
But when we say about a tablecloth, for example, that it is spotless, we are not saying something negative.
And I'm not saying anything negative about them,
The latest is Lynch, who, presenting his "Inland Empire" in Venice thought well of saying a negative word also on the fact that the film would be dubbed.
I feel... completely unprofessional bringing this to your attention, but at the same time, I'd hate for it to affect my work. I'm not saying anything negative about Frankie,
Avoid saying 'No comment' and do not repeat negative comments.
They're saying his blood tested negative for the virus.
We've been saying for years the problems with Eastmancolor negatives and I think it's part of public awareness.
You have a very negative approach, if you don't mind my saying so.
We therefore need to state that there is now no scientific basis for saying that industrial fishing has a negative effect on the marine environment.
Saying prayers for protection from negative energies and increasing one's desire for spiritual practice helps put a subtle protective sheath around one.
Now, I know you're trying to say something negative, but everything you saying so far sounds good to me.
Yet you can damage a person's reputation without saying a word - simply by making negative facial expressions.
In 2005, after the two negative referenda, we heard some people saying that the European Union of 25 or 27 would never agree on a Treaty, whatever its content.
As for the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions, some people are saying that the Court of Auditors' statement is negative.
But today, ladies, you take the first steps in saying goodbye to those negative energies.
You have a very negative approach, if you don't mind my saying so.
I'm saying, logically - or even negative files,

Alternatives:

negative statement
negative phrase
negative remark
negative comment
negative quote

negative sayings

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple negative statements.

Use 'negative sayings' when you want to talk about multiple negative statements or phrases.