Negative words are words that express disapproval, criticism, or a lack of enthusiasm. The two crossword solutions for the term 'negative words' are NOES and NOTS. NOES is an acronym for 'No Opinion, Expression, or Statement, ' which is used to describe a situation in which someone does not express an opinion or make a statement. NOTS is an acronym for 'No Opinion, Thought, or Statement, ' which is used to describe a situation in which someone does not have an opinion, thought, or statement. Both terms refer to a lack of expression or opinion, which can be seen as a form of negative language.