I'm not refusing to accept anything. Of course words have multiple meanings, but that doesn't mean the other meanings magically disappear just because they're not implied by context.
Interpretation of natural language is strongly influenced by lexical connotations. If you use a negative word in your sentence, people will have negative reactions to it, regardless of your intent.
In practice most people who do this are merely profoundly ignorant and unsympathetic, rather than overtly being assholes. But yes, if someone intentionally choose to use words with upsetting connotations, I consider them an asshole.
Interpretation of natural language is strongly influenced by lexical connotations. If you use a negative word in your sentence, people will have negative reactions to it, regardless of your intent.
In practice most people who do this are merely profoundly ignorant and unsympathetic, rather than overtly being assholes. But yes, if someone intentionally choose to use words with upsetting connotations, I consider them an asshole.