Jun 11, 2020 · 3 I have two related questions. Do each of these 4 words have negative connotation regarding intent? (E.g., rudeness, malice, inappropriateness, etc.) If so, is there a gradation (or …

Jan 22, 2020 · The OP states confidently in their question Why is “folks” commonly used as a gender-neutral term for “people” when “people” is already gender-neutral? The term folks, originally an Old …

It doesn't inherently imply a positive or negative connotation. The only way to distinguish between a positive "interesting" and a negative "interesting" is through its context and tone.

What does it mean when someone says he has an agenda? Is there a negative connotation to agenda? If there is, then why and what is a word that means the same thing but has a positive connotation?

What is the difference between naïve and ignorant? I want to make sure I understand the proper meaning and connotation of each word. For example, how would you describe a person who makes …

Mar 14, 2019 · The only definitions I could find that didn't have an obviously negative connotation were the ones from Wiktionary. From what I can tell generally its connotations aren't too flattering, though …

Jan 9, 2011 · There isn't a lot of difference between them - they can be used almost interchangeably. To the extent that there is a difference (and anyone pays attention to the fine gradations in the terms), …

In fact, this connotation is so obvious to me now that I've remembered the word ' ignore ': Oxford English dictionaries Refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally The word ignore itself …

Apr 12, 2011 · Does the word proud have a bad connotation? I want to use 'proud+something' as a company and website name but I'm not sure what connotation it can have.

Does the word "naughty" always have a sexual connotation if it is used between adults? The answer is "no" – the word need not always have a sexual connotation. That said, the word is often used to …