unfortunate connotation

Examples (10)

• The term 'spinster' now carries a rather unfortunate connotation of loneliness.
• His choice of words, while technically accurate, had an unfortunate connotation that alienated many voters.
• Over time, the symbol acquired an unfortunate connotation due to its misuse by extremist groups.
• We need to rebrand the project to avoid the unfortunate connotations associated with its previous failure.
• For many, the word 'cheap' has the unfortunate connotation of poor quality, not just low price.
• Be careful using that phrase; it has an unfortunate connotation in certain cultures.
• The legal team argued that the prosecution's language attached an unfortunate connotation of guilt to the defendant.
• The product's original name had an unfortunate connotation in a foreign language, forcing a last-minute change.
• The study revealed that the term 'remedial' often has an unfortunate connotation for students, impacting their self-esteem.
• If we're not careful, this new policy could develop an unfortunate connotation of being discriminatory.