Words you hate to hear

[ree-Xi]

Are there words that, when spoken, make you cringe? Words that are overused and should be retired or taken out of the dictionary?

The ones that irk me the most are "classy" and "fancy". If you have to use either, you're neither. My husband creates websites on the side and I write for them, and one of our clients told me that she wants a "classier" font. When pressed further, I figured out that she wanted a heavily seriffed font, which would look ridiculous online, and probably wouldn't show up in a browser anyway.

I also hate the word "whatever" when used to dismiss someone. It's just so rude.

[amanda6035]

when people say "ohhh emmm gee" instead of just saying Oh My Gosh.

[christiangirl]

Connect, concern, tendency. There's nothing wrong with the actual words, but they were all focus words in arguments I've had so they all bring me back to that context.

[cheerfulgreek]

Swear words. Mainly the "F" word.

[StrawberryField]

I physically cringe whenever I hear or see a racial slur or the "c" word. I've also grown to hate text speak, especially when spoken.

[Xanthus]

Originally Posted by StrawberryField

I physically cringe whenever I hear or see a racial slur or the "c" word. I've also grown to hate text speak, especially when spoken.

"c" word as in cunt?

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by Xanthus

"c" word as in ----?

Ever been part of a joke where everyone chimes in to keep it going until one dim bulb tries too hard? (Think Michael Scott from The Office).

This poster is >here<.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by Xanthus

"c" word as in cunt?

Sexual words and profanity generally don't bother me. It's the other things in this thread (e.g. irregardless) that people use when they don't know better that bother me.

[TPA85]

My nephew has recently picked up on the "r word"...the one that is a mean name for someone with a mental disability.............

yup...we had a long talk about that one and it stopped right then.

[[definitely one of those Christmas Story moments where it was "Where did you learn that word?!??!?!" ...and it wasn't from school. Neat. ]]

[Gusteau]

Personally, I think the "c" word is perfect in its vulgarity. While I don't use it, I kind of respect it as being the most vulgar, and consequently ideal, swear word.

I agree with you on "tendency" christiangirl - and for the same reasons the phrase "In my opinion..." Yes, its obviously your opinion - because it's coming out of your mouth!!

Originally Posted by Gusteau

Personally, I think the "c" word is perfect in its vulgarity. While I don't use it, I kind of respect it as being the most vulgar, and consequently ideal, swear word.

That word cost a guy his job where I work. He had been with the company several years. He used that word referring to and spoken to the females at work. He claimed that he didn't know that it was offensive to women.

[chickenoodle]

Originally Posted by ClemsonMom

That word cost a guy his job where I work. He had been with the company several years. He used that word referring to and spoken to the females at work. He claimed that he didn't know that it was offensive to women.

I instantly lose all respect for any person who says the c word or any variation of the n word. Ugh. There's no use for it, no reason to call anyone any of those words.

[sceniczip]

Irregardless. I hate it. Not a word but I hate when people say "It goes without saying..." THEN DON'T SAY IT!

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Swear words. Mainly the "F" word.

Originally Posted by StrawberryField

I physically cringe whenever I hear or see a racial slur or the "c" word. I've also grown to hate text speak, especially when spoken.

In total agreement. It's so repulsive to me, I mentally deduct IQ points from people who use vulgarity on a regular basis. I realize that people slip up from time to time, but it's so unattractive.

Not a word, but a phrase that has overstayed its welcome is "At the end of the day..."

[RU OX Alum]

"skin disease"
or the word disease in general really. Anything medical really, makes me kind of cringe.