Does the term “homosexual” have a negative connotation?

“No. It’s not negative, just like heterosexual isn’t negative. It’s not a word that would be used as a rallying cry for LGBT rights. But it’s useful as a descriptive term.”

“Unfortun-ately, yes. It still has the historical baggage of being used as a put-down of the LGBT community. Until it doesn’t have that historical baggage, it should be used with caution.”

“No. The word is scientific, and I don’t think it’s offensive. There are so many worse things you could be called. If someone feels offended by the word, they’re not being sensitive to other people’s perspective — which isn’t necessarily hostile.”

“No. It’s a perfectly fine word. If people attribute negative connotations to ‘homo-sexual,’ it has more to do with their attitude rather than the word itself.”