Have you ever sat through a meeting where someone drops an oversized word? You know the style—they lean on complicated language to sound sharp. The irony is, those big words usually backfire.
A Princeton University study revealed an interesting twist. People who pack their sentences with complex words are often judged as less intelligent. (Oppenheimer, 2005) Researchers looked at student essays and found that clear, simple writing earned higher grades, while papers crammed with long words scored lower. (Pennebaker, 2014)
So why does this happen? The answer is clear. It’s not the size of the word that matters, but whether it’s used correctly and in the right place.
This guide breaks down 11 words that often trip people up. You’ll learn how to use them properly—and more importantly, when simpler, cleaner language will serve you better.TO READ MORE, TAP HERE
