{"id":562,"date":"2022-04-19T08:57:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T08:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=562"},"modified":"2025-09-13T11:37:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T11:37:33","slug":"e-aa-2-positive-and-negative-connotation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/4thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-aa-2-positive-and-negative-connotation\/","title":{"rendered":"E- AA.2 Positive and negative connotation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Positive and negative connotation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGx8oFGNj8\/UPlRdOFyjwg9L4WN1sp0NQ\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGx8oFGNj8&#x2F;UPlRdOFyjwg9L4WN1sp0NQ&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAGx8oFGNj8&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4th Class &#8211; Positive And Negative Connotation<\/a> by Delta publications\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>key notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>What is Connotation?<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Connotation is the <strong>feeling<\/strong> or <strong>idea<\/strong> that a word makes you think of, in addition to its dictionary definition (which we call the denotation). Words can have positive, negative, or neutral connotations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it like this: words have a <em>main<\/em> meaning (denotation), but they also have a <em>secret<\/em> meaning (connotation) based on how they make us feel!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Positive Connotation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A word with a <strong>positive connotation<\/strong> makes you feel good or happy. It has a favorable or approving feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brave<\/strong> vs. Foolhardy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Both words describe someone who isn&#8217;t afraid of danger. But &#8216;brave&#8217; makes you think of someone strong and admirable. That&#8217;s <em>positive<\/em>! A brave person may rescue someone from a fire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Negative Connotation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A word with a <strong>negative connotation<\/strong> makes you feel bad or uneasy. It has an unfavorable or disapproving feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brave vs. <strong>Foolhardy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8216;Foolhardy&#8217; makes you think of someone reckless and maybe even silly. That&#8217;s <em>negative<\/em>! A foolhardy person may jump off a roof thinking they can fly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>More Examples!<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Word:<\/strong> <em>Confident<\/em><br><br><strong>Positive:<\/strong> Assertive, self-assured<br><br><strong>Negative:<\/strong> Arrogant, conceited<\/td><td><strong>Word:<\/strong> <em>Thin<\/em><br><br><strong>Positive:<\/strong> Slim, slender<br><br><strong>Negative:<\/strong> Skinny, scrawny<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Word:<\/strong> <em>Talkative<\/em><br><br><strong>Positive:<\/strong> Conversational, chatty<br><br><strong>Negative:<\/strong> Gossipy, loudmouthed<\/td><td><strong>Word:<\/strong> <em>Old<\/em><br><br><strong>Positive:<\/strong> Experienced, wise<br><br><strong>Negative:<\/strong> Ancient, decrepit<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, the connotation of a word depends on the context and how it makes you feel! Think about what <em>feeling<\/em> the word gives you when you hear it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we learned about <strong>connotation<\/strong>, which is the feeling or idea a word gives you. We learned that words can have <strong>positive<\/strong> (good) or <strong>negative<\/strong> (bad) connotations, even if they have similar dictionary definitions. Understanding connotation helps us choose the best words to express ourselves!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/4thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-aa-2-positive-and-negative-connotation\/2\/\"><strong>list of &#8221; Positive and negative connotation &#8220;<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/77522\/061\/310\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-2-174.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8677\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/77329\/352\/635\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-178.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8678\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-308c44c3a2d122790e35cdee7c05f7fd\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>list of &#8221; Positive and negative connotation &#8220;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Positive Word<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Negative Word<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Meaning (Simple Definition)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Curious<\/td><td>Nosy<\/td><td>Wanting to know something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slim<\/td><td>Skinny<\/td><td>Thin in size<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Energetic<\/td><td>Hyper<\/td><td>Full of energy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Confident<\/td><td>Arrogant<\/td><td>Believing in yourself<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unique<\/td><td>Weird<\/td><td>Different from others<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brave<\/td><td>Reckless<\/td><td>Ready to face danger<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Careful<\/td><td>Picky<\/td><td>Paying attention to details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Honest<\/td><td>Blunt<\/td><td>Telling the truth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Childlike<\/td><td>Childish<\/td><td>Like a child<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Watchful<\/td><td>Sneaky<\/td><td>Always looking or noticing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Helpful<\/td><td>Bossy<\/td><td>Giving help<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strong-willed<\/td><td>Stubborn<\/td><td>Not giving up<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Affordable<\/td><td>Cheap<\/td><td>Low cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thoughtful<\/td><td>Overthinking<\/td><td>Thinking of others<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Determined<\/td><td>Pushy<\/td><td>Not giving up easily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Generous<\/td><td>Show-off<\/td><td>Giving to others<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Excited<\/td><td>Overexcited<\/td><td>Very happy or eager<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neat<\/td><td>Fussy<\/td><td>Clean and tidy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leader<\/td><td>Controlling<\/td><td>A person who leads<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Funny<\/td><td>Silly<\/td><td>Makes people laugh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friendly<\/td><td>Talkative<\/td><td>Kind and likes people<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clever<\/td><td>Tricky<\/td><td>Smart<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cautious<\/td><td>Scared<\/td><td>Being careful<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flexible<\/td><td>Indecisive<\/td><td>Able to change easily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Organized<\/td><td>Controlling<\/td><td>Everything in order<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Loyal<\/td><td>Clingy<\/td><td>Always there for someone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Confident<\/td><td>Rude<\/td><td>Believes in self<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quiet<\/td><td>Shy<\/td><td>Not speaking much<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Active<\/td><td>Restless<\/td><td>Moving a lot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adventurous<\/td><td>Dangerous<\/td><td>Likes trying new things<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Curious<\/td><td>Meddling<\/td><td>Wants to learn more<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hardworking<\/td><td>Workaholic<\/td><td>Works a lot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proud<\/td><td>Boastful<\/td><td>Feeling good about self<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stylish<\/td><td>Flashy<\/td><td>Dresses nicely<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carefree<\/td><td>Irresponsible<\/td><td>Not worried<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Frugal<\/td><td>Stingy<\/td><td>Saves money<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Honest<\/td><td>Tactless<\/td><td>Tells the truth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wise<\/td><td>Know-it-all<\/td><td>Has lots of knowledge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exciting<\/td><td>Wild<\/td><td>Full of fun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calm<\/td><td>Lazy<\/td><td>Quiet and relaxed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passionate<\/td><td>Obsessive<\/td><td>Strongly cares about something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Patient<\/td><td>Slow<\/td><td>Can wait without getting angry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neat<\/td><td>Perfectionist<\/td><td>Clean and organized<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sensitive<\/td><td>Touchy<\/td><td>Easily hurt or moved<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Confident<\/td><td>Cocky<\/td><td>Believes in self too much<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Humble<\/td><td>Weak<\/td><td>Doesn\u2019t show off<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Generous<\/td><td>Wasteful<\/td><td>Likes to give<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Helpful<\/td><td>Interfering<\/td><td>Likes to help others<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caring<\/td><td>Overprotective<\/td><td>Shows love and kindness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quiet<\/td><td>Withdrawn<\/td><td>Not loud<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direct<\/td><td>Harsh<\/td><td>Says things clearly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Honest<\/td><td>Rude<\/td><td>Tells the truth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Curious<\/td><td>Invasive<\/td><td>Wants to know more<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focused<\/td><td>Obsessed<\/td><td>Pays attention<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brave<\/td><td>Foolish<\/td><td>Not scared<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hopeful<\/td><td>Naive<\/td><td>Believes good things will come<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Enthusiastic<\/td><td>Loud<\/td><td>Very excited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reserved<\/td><td>Unfriendly<\/td><td>Keeps to oneself<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Easygoing<\/td><td>Lazy<\/td><td>Not stressed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Careful<\/td><td>Afraid<\/td><td>Thinks before acting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ambitious<\/td><td>Greedy<\/td><td>Wants to do well<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unique<\/td><td>Odd<\/td><td>One of a kind<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Firm<\/td><td>Mean<\/td><td>Strong and steady<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Responsible<\/td><td>Bossy<\/td><td>Can be trusted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trusting<\/td><td>Gullible<\/td><td>Believes in others<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caring<\/td><td>Nosy<\/td><td>Shows concern<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friendly<\/td><td>Overfriendly<\/td><td>Likes people<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Talkative<\/td><td>Chatterbox<\/td><td>Talks a lot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Helpful<\/td><td>Annoying<\/td><td>Likes to help<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brave<\/td><td>Aggressive<\/td><td>Not afraid<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Artistic<\/td><td>Messy<\/td><td>Likes to create things<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Honest<\/td><td>Harsh<\/td><td>Doesn\u2019t lie<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Confident<\/td><td>Loudmouth<\/td><td>Sure of oneself<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direct<\/td><td>Mean<\/td><td>Says what they think<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focused<\/td><td>Rigid<\/td><td>Pays attention<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bright<\/td><td>Showy<\/td><td>Smart or shiny<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strong<\/td><td>Bully<\/td><td>Has strength<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kind<\/td><td>Soft<\/td><td>Nice to others<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calm<\/td><td>Boring<\/td><td>Peaceful<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fun<\/td><td>Wild<\/td><td>Enjoyable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Responsible<\/td><td>Controlling<\/td><td>Does the right thing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Curious<\/td><td>Spying<\/td><td>Wants to know things<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flexible<\/td><td>Wishy-washy<\/td><td>Can change plans easily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Helpful<\/td><td>Meddling<\/td><td>Likes to help<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tidy<\/td><td>Obsessive<\/td><td>Clean and neat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheerful<\/td><td>Over-the-top<\/td><td>Very happy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proud<\/td><td>Arrogant<\/td><td>Feels good about self<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brave<\/td><td>Show-off<\/td><td>Courageous<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Smart<\/td><td>Know-it-all<\/td><td>Has a good brain<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neat<\/td><td>Neat freak<\/td><td>Clean and in order<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friendly<\/td><td>Clingy<\/td><td>Likes to be with others<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Honest<\/td><td>Brutal<\/td><td>Always tells the truth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Funny<\/td><td>Goofy<\/td><td>Makes people laugh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outgoing<\/td><td>Pushy<\/td><td>Likes to meet people<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hopeful<\/td><td>Dreamy<\/td><td>Thinks good will happen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fast<\/td><td>Hasty<\/td><td>Moves quickly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strong<\/td><td>Rude<\/td><td>Has power<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caring<\/td><td>Smothering<\/td><td>Shows love<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leader<\/td><td>Bossy<\/td><td>In charge of others<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bold<\/td><td>Rude<\/td><td>Not scared to act<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/77522\/061\/310\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-2-174.png\" alt=\"\" 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Connotation is the feeling or idea that a word makes you think of, in addition to its dictionary definition (which we call the denotation). Words can have positive, negative, or neutral connotations. 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