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🤟 How to sign
To sign "Negative Emotions" in American Sign Language (ASL), first sign "negative" with index finger pointing down and shaking side to side, then sign "emotions" by placing both hands on chest with fingers spread and moving them in circular motions to represent feelings coming from the heart.
📖 Word definition
Unpleasant or distressing feelings such as sadness, anger, fear, anxiety, or frustration that cause psychological discomfort or emotional pain.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: For "negative": index finger extended, other fingers closed. For "emotions": both hands with fingers spread open.
- Starting Position: "Negative" starts with hand at shoulder level, "emotions" begins with both hands on upper chest.
- Movement: Shake index finger side to side for "negative", then circular motions on chest for "emotions".
- Path: Horizontal shake for negative, then circular patterns moving outward from chest area.
- Hand Orientation: Index finger points down for negative, palms face body for emotions.
- Facial Expression: Serious or concerned expression matching the concept of negative feelings.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong finger position: Use index finger pointing down, not up for "negative".
❌ Stiff emotions sign: Make fluid circular motions, not rigid movements.
❌ Wrong location: Place emotions sign on chest area, not stomach or head.
❌ Missing facial expression: Show appropriate serious expression to match the meaning.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"She struggles with negative emotions."
How to sign: Sign "she" (point to female) → sign "struggle" (S hands push against each other) → sign "with" → sign "negative emotions" (index down shake + chest circles).
"Therapy helps process negative emotions."
How to sign: Sign "therapy" (T hands alternating up/down) → sign "help" (flat hand supports fist) → sign "process" (P hands move through) → sign "negative emotions".
"Children need support with negative emotions."
How to sign: Sign "children" (pat head height twice) → sign "need" (X finger bends down) → sign "support" (flat hand pushes up fist) → sign "with" → sign "negative emotions".