Question

decide whether the connotation of each word is positive or negative. then, sort each word into the correct category.
relaxed timid vain careful confident lazy
negative connotation
positive connotation

Explanation:

• Negative Connotation: Words that carry a negative or unfavorable meaning. "Timid" (showing lack of courage), "vain" (excessively proud of appearance/abilities), "lazy" (unwilling to work) have negative connotations.
• Positive Connotation: Words that carry a positive or favorable meaning. "Relaxed" (calm), "careful" (attentive to avoid mistakes), "confident" (self - assured) have positive connotations.

Answer:

Negative Connotation

• timid
• vain
• lazy

Positive Connotation

• relaxed
• careful
• confident