It depends a bit on the context, but usually it is positive, like in: "giving someone credit for something". Checking someone's credit rating means seeing if he is good for his financial obligations.
A negative word.
is energetic a positive or negative word
No is negative yes is positive
mostly positive but you can use it in negative ways.
is stringy a positive or negative word
Negative
Browbeat is a negative word.
Negative: Accuse Positive: Justify
the word large is positive
It is a positive word
Connotation for the word ponder is positive
Negative