This paper explores the role of paralinguistic features in expressing negativity within verbal and non-verbal communication. Focusing on English and Uzbek, it analyzes how tone, intonation, facial expressions, pauses, and other paralinguistic cues convey negative emotions such as frustration, anger, sarcasm, and irony. The study highlights the importance of paralinguistics in cross-cultural communication and discusses implications for language teaching and intercultural understanding.

Paralinguistics, negativity, verbal communication

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