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 …
connotation - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
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, …
Is there a neutral word for an olfactory impression?
Sep 18, 2014 · I was struggling to find the right words for olfactory impressions. Is there a neutral word for an olfactory impression? smell seems to have a negative connotation aroma sounds …
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 - 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 …
"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 …
“Deliberately” vs. “intentionally” vs. “on purpose”
The levels of formality are, in descending order: intentionally, deliberately, and on purpose. If you look at published books and journals that have blank pages, you'll find some with printed …
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 …
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 - Non positively connoted synonym for "highlights ...
A synonym devoid of connotation –if it can be still called a synonym ? For native speakers, in the following list of synonyms I found (from Collins+Oxford), what would be the word that sound to …