Can you think of a time when the connotation of a word (or words) you used was interpreted with the wrong denotation or connotation, or when you misinterpreted a word`s connotation or denotation? Explain what happened and how you dealt with the confusion.

Such confusion happened when I used the word frugal to describe myself.

Explanation:

When describing myself to a friend, I mentioned that I am frugal with the way I manage funds. The friend interpreted that to mean that I was a stingy person. For that reason, she refused to beg me for financial help when she had a need.

I dealt with the confusion by showing her the dictionary meaning of the word which is, sparing or economical as regards money or food. I further explained to her that being frugal did not mean that I was not generous, rather, it implied that I made careful thought over my finances and planned for it. She understood my explanation, and she ensured to inform me well ahead of time when she had a need.    

explanation:

the silver bells of the sleds are merry and keep time in the winter nights while the sky twinkles happily. the golden bells of weddings are delightful in their peaceful happiness, foretelling a rapturous future. meanwhile, the brazen alarm bells scream frightfully in the night, with a discordant and desperate sound. in their clamor, these bells convey terror, horror, and anger. finally, the iron bells are solemn and melancholy, while those in the church steeple are like ghouls who feel happiness. the king of the ghouls, who rings the bells, cheerfully keeps time with the moaning and groaning bells.