
connotation - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jan 22, 2020 · In these instances, is there any different connotation in using folks instead of people? Has folks gained a connotation that makes it a more inclusive gender-neutral term for …
connotation - Meaning of "have an agenda" - English Language
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 …
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 …
"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 …
Is there a word that means "relax", but with negative connotations ...
Jul 28, 2022 · However, the connotation can shift within a context. One can even say "He was in bed all day" with a negative tone, with just the verb be. Except, the question is asking for a …
connotation - Is "interesting" a negative or positive phrase?
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.
connotation - Is "pseudo" strictly negative? - English Language
Dec 15, 2015 · But that "definition" is one of many I found that is little more than a list of synonyms, and synonyms don't necessary imply connotation. Does colloquial use of "pseudo" …
Connotation of "proud" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Feb 28, 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.
word choice - What is the difference between "that's odd", "that's ...
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 …
"endure" vs "perdure" vs "persist" - English Language & Usage …
Aug 13, 2012 · The difference between perdure and endure is that perdure has a connotation of continuing to last forever, or at least until death, while endure has a connotation of only …