Now replace the neutral word to give the statement a negative connotation. “Jonathan tended to be very careful when it came to money.”

“Careful with money” is neutral, but “cheap” gives the idea a negative connotation by suggesting Jonathan is unwilling to spend even when it would be reasonable. “Wasteful” means spending too freely, and “protective” does not describe someone’s attitude toward spending money.

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