It depends on how it is used. These are some definitions of dainty:
dain·ty (dnt)adj. dain·ti·er, dain·ti·est1. Delicately beautiful or charming; exquisite: "No dainty rhymes or sentimental love verses for you, terrible year" (Walt Whitman).
2. Delicious or choice. See Synonyms at delicate.
3. Of refined taste; discriminating.
4. Overly fastidious; squeamish.
I would say the top three would define positive connotations. Only the fourth definition could be considered a negative connotation in my view.
A beggar generally is a negative connotation.
Denouncing has a negative connotation.
Some words do not have a negative connotation,as this word does. Actually, the word clothes is a neutral word and has no connotation at all.
Slimy has the most negative connotation.
Negative
A negative connotation is a descriptive word that implies an undesirable characteristic. A negative connotation of the word strange is the word weird.
This is a negative connotation.
It is a negative Connotation
A beggar generally is a negative connotation.
Denouncing has a negative connotation.
Some words do not have a negative connotation,as this word does. Actually, the word clothes is a neutral word and has no connotation at all.
It is a negative word. Meaning negative, dreary, sad, etc.
Connotation for the word ponder is positive
No, the word "story" does not inherently have a negative connotation. It simply refers to a narrative or account of events. The connotation can depend on the context in which it is used.
Skinny
I would say that the word douse has a negative connotation. It's usually used in connection with negative/bad actions, such as "he doused it with gasoline and set it on fire."
Slimy has the most negative connotation.