Question

Which is the best example of a word with a negative connotation? free, chains, still, or years

Answer 1

Chains, I believe is the answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

The best example of a word with a negative connotation within these options is chains.

Explanation:

Connotation refers to the understood emotional or cultural association that some word or phrase carries and triggers in most of the readers. Connotation is usually described as positive or negative, depending on whether the emotional association is nice or not.

In this case, the word chains carries a negative connotation because chains are usually associated to lack of freedom, confinement, restraint, etc.