The word choices in the passage that give "gambit" a negative connotation are lure; deceived and frustrated; loss of trust. These terms suggest manipulation and negative consequences, indicating that the tactic employed is not entirely honest or beneficial in the long run.
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In the competitive world of social media, companies often engage in various strategies to capture user attention and market share. One such gambit is the use of clickbait headlines. These are sensationalized or misleading titles designed to lure users into clicking on content. Such a tactic often does temporarily boost engagement and traffic, and can improve sales. However, it can leave users feeling deceived and frustrated, harming the company's credibility and leading to a loss of trust among its audience. Whether or not such a gambit is worthwhile is debatable.
What word choices in this passage give gambit a negative connotation?
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credibility; worthwhile; debatable
credibility; worthwhile; debatable
lure; deceived and frustrated; loss of trust
lure; deceived and frustrated; loss of trust
competitive world; capture user attention
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