connotation - Why is "folks" commonly used as a gender-neutral term for ...
@DjinTonic Perhaps negative isn't the right word, but the phrase often carries a connotation of an activity being "beneath" you. There is a suggestion that something described as "child's play" is far below your skill level and does not really deserve or require your full attention or effort.
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 "interesting" a negative or positive phrase? - English ...
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 inapprop...
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 scale) of rudeness or negative emotional connotation associated with each?
Blunt, brusque, curt, and terse -- is there a gradation of connotation ...
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.
Trying to find a suitable synonym for the word 'voyeur' without the the sexual connotation. Of course there are plenty of phrases, but those phrases lack that effective verbal punch of a good word.
I like the answer laze also; as the negative connotation is even in the name of the verb :) Although, I provided lounge as it is the most fitting action verb with negative connotations for the example sentences (but I admit that more commonly used with couch); plus has the general "being lazy" sense.