No, negative numbers are not considered whole numbers.
Whole numbers are defined as the set of non-negative integers starting from zero, which includes: 0, 1, 2, 3, and so on. This set does not include any negative values. Therefore, negative numbers like -1, -2, or -3 cannot be classified as whole numbers.
In summary, while whole numbers are a part of the broader category of integers, they strictly consist of zero and positive integers, leaving out any negative integers.