What is a negative cannotation?

Answer 1

A negative connotation is a negative cultural or societal value that is placed on a word or phrase. It sometimes changes when the context changes. For instance: The word "bitch" can be used in kennel terminology simply to refer to the female dog in a mated pair. On the other hand, if a human female is called a "bitch" it has a very negative connotation. The term "Cracker" is a word with negative connotation when refering to a caucasion from the Southern U.S. Put some cheese on it and it is just a snack. "Quack" is a term with negative connotations when refering to a physician. It means the doctor is incompetent. Otherwise, it is just what a duck says.