We humans are so interesting to ourselves that we have plenty of sciences studying us–from our biology to our behavior and speech. Due to these studies, nearly everything we do or think has a certain name.For example, did you know that disliking certain words is called word aversion? Well, if you didn’t, you do now. Plus, you have a full list of examples of the words people feel averse to, which were shared on one of the r/ask threads. So, let’s jump into this list and see if we also feel gross about these words!More info:RedditThis post may includeaffiliate links.
We humans are so interesting to ourselves that we have plenty of sciences studying us–from our biology to our behavior and speech. Due to these studies, nearly everything we do or think has a certain name.
For example, did you know that disliking certain words is called word aversion? Well, if you didn’t, you do now. Plus, you have a full list of examples of the words people feel averse to, which were shared on one of the r/ask threads. So, let’s jump into this list and see if we also feel gross about these words!
More info:Reddit
This post may includeaffiliate links.
Unalive.
RELATED:
Influencer.
Bae“Oh my god i miss my bae so much🥺🥺🥺”STFU.
Many of those who spend at least a part of their time online know that the internet hates the word “moist.” Funnily enough, it doesn’t appear on our list, but we have many others that people despise.
“preggers” makes my neck twinge.
Hate it when people shorten things needlessly, like saying “preesh” instead of “I appreciate it”. Lazy m**********r, just say “thanks”.
Alpha male.
Interestingly, the phenomenon of people’s hatred towards certain words has a name – word aversion. In some sources, it is also calledlogomisia. Basically, it’s when people feel distaste for the sound or sight of a word because it feels redundant, overused, or simply unpleasant to them.
Vacay. I’m overcome with an urge to destroy every time I hear it.What in gods name is wrong with me?
“littles” and “boy mom"I hate them.
Panties.Something about it sounds so skeevy. JUST SAY UNDERWEAR 🤢🤢🤢Eta I had no idea so many people were so passionately devisive about this word lol.
Apparently, words like the mentioned “moist,” “vomit,” “mucus” and “phlegm,” to mention a few,grossquite a lot of people out. Again, most of the time this is because they have associations with something gross, like bodily fluids.
Here, people on Reddit werediscussinghow the word “phlegm” might be even grosser than the infamous “moist,” because the latter at least has some positive connotations, while the former doesn’t.
Toxic. It seems everything is toxic these days: relationships, bosses, employees, teachers, books and friends; everything except actual poisons.
Woke being used in a professional setting.
That’s why people working in journalism and especiallymarketinghave to be wary that some people simply can’t stand certain words and it influences their behavior as consumers. For instance, they might be inclined to not purchase a product if its description, packaging, or marketing includes a word they feel averse to.
Again, it proves that while sometimes word aversion is real, in other cases it is more context-based.
Rizz.Because I don’t want to be associated with that word.
Daddy was made too inappropriate.
Still, it’s normal for people to have words theydislike, even if it’s seemingly for no proper reason. This list is full of examples of them, from kind of weird ones to completely understandable ones.
Knowing that a lot of aversion to words comes fromcontext, it’s quite likely that these people heard/saw these words being used in an unpleasant context and it drove them to hatred, which is absolutely normal. After all, without it, this entertaining list wouldn’t have been possible, so at least some goodness was put into the world with them, right?
Synergy.As a company that word for us is a deal breaker. We have a rule where once uttered during any meeting we get up and leave.
Networking (shudder).
Orientate - just seems like one too many syllables.
“Utilize.” Please just say “use” and save some syllables.
Ick, gives me the ick.
Naughty, waifu, husbando. i feel SO gross just saying it.
Game changer. Cant stand it.
See Also on Bored Panda
Niblings.
Mouthfeel.
Potty has got to be the SINGLE worst word on the planet.
Agenda. What’s on your agenda today? God I get so irrationally annoyed.
Slit.
Succulent. Unless you’re talking about a plant.
Ointment, I hate that word!
Entrepreneur.
Modal closeAdd Your Answer!Not your original work?Add sourcePublish
Modal close
Add Your Answer!Not your original work?Add sourcePublish
Not your original work?Add sourcePublish
Not your original work?Add source
Modal closeModal closeOoops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.UploadUploadError occurred when generating embed. Please check link and try again.TwitterRender conversationUse html versionGenerate not embedded versionAdd watermarkInstagramShow Image OnlyHide CaptionCropAdd watermarkFacebookShow Image OnlyAdd watermarkChangeSourceTitleUpdateAdd Image
Modal closeOoops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.UploadUploadError occurred when generating embed. Please check link and try again.TwitterRender conversationUse html versionGenerate not embedded versionAdd watermarkInstagramShow Image OnlyHide CaptionCropAdd watermarkFacebookShow Image OnlyAdd watermarkChangeSourceTitleUpdateAdd Image
Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
Upload
UploadError occurred when generating embed. Please check link and try again.TwitterRender conversationUse html versionGenerate not embedded versionAdd watermarkInstagramShow Image OnlyHide CaptionCropAdd watermarkFacebookShow Image OnlyAdd watermark
Error occurred when generating embed. Please check link and try again.
TwitterRender conversationUse html versionGenerate not embedded versionAdd watermark
InstagramShow Image OnlyHide CaptionCropAdd watermark
FacebookShow Image OnlyAdd watermark
ChangeSourceTitle
You May Like99 Cool Latin Words and Phrases to Add to Your LinguaEligijus SinkunasThese 50 Mildly Interesting Pics Are Actually Pretty Intriguing (New Pics)Greta JaruševičiūtėNetizen Asks: “What’s One Habit People Think Is Normal But You Find Secretly Disgusting?” Gets 33 RepliesDenis Krotovas
Eligijus Sinkunas
Greta Jaruševičiūtė
Denis Krotovas
Curiosities
