The word with a negative connotation is discouraging.
When someone is discouraged, they are dispirited, disheartened, and with a lack of enthusiasm; this has a negative implication.
All other options have positive connotations, except maybe bulb, which is pretty neutral.
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The correct answer is B. Section Headings.
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Answer:
After Mark's mechanical pencil ran out of lead, he asked Pete who sat next to him, if he could borrow a pencil. Pete yelled "No Mark, if you didn't come prepared then it is not my fault. Bring two pencils next time. You can't have mine or you will never learn your lesson!"
Explanation:
Mark is quite rude.