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  1. Blunt, brusque, curt, and terse -- is there a gradation of …

    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 …

  2. "Naïve" vs "Ignorant" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    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 …

  3. Does "argumentative" have negative connotation? If so, what's a …

    Nov 19, 2014 · Therefore, it is context and careful structuring of the sentence that will determine if the author intends to convey a negative connotation. Devoid of a clear contextual support, the …

  4. Phrase that means "too easy" with a negative connotation

    Nov 4, 2024 · 1 I would say low-hanging fruit more or less implies “too easy” and somewhat has a negative connotation.

  5. connotation - Why is "folks" commonly used as a gender-neutral …

    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, …

  6. meaning - "Connotation" vs. "Definition" - English Language

    Connotation would be an implied meaning or emotional state via context or culture as opposed to a strict dictionary definition or meaning. For example: "Oh, great" can have plenty of different …

  7. A word for 'monotonous' or 'repetitive' with a positive connotation

    May 28, 2021 · For some time I have been looking for a word that describes a repetitive or monotonous task in a positive light. In particular, some people find simple tasks like grocery …

  8. What gave "terrific" a positive connotation? [duplicate]

    Aug 20, 2011 · Possible Duplicate: How and why have some words changed to a complete opposite? I have noticed that: horrible means bad terrible means bad horrific means bad So …

  9. Does "so far, so good" carry a negative connotation?

    As a follow up to this etymology question, does "so far, so good" carry a negative connotation? For example, after having her sonogram, my wife asked the technician if everything was okay.

  10. Can the word "special" have a negative connotation?

    Jul 27, 2011 · 4 Special is probably the best example of the "euphemistic cycle"; a term coined as a euphemism for another term with more negative connotation eventually comes to have the …