Overused Words

The brain of Homo sapiens continuously processes different thoughts in succession. While attempting to perform many things at one shot, we tend to forget our present or past. This same observation holds true, while we communicate. We are unaware of what we are speaking or writing. This leads to repetition of certain words that are either unappetizing or malapropos. However, overused words are not always offensive. Sometimes we get attached to certain phrases so deeply that it becomes almost impossible for us to communicate without using them frequently.

Overused words, either in text or in oral sounds unpleasing. We often use cliched terms, like action packed, out of the box, mark my words etc, that sound quite common and reflect our myopic vision for fresh sentences. Overused words while communicating orally can also convey one's weak grip over linguistic prowess. I shall illuminate the most frequently used words. You can try to relate these words if you also use them oftentimes while texting or talking.

Overused Words in Writing

Overused words in writing are not always sour, they can be good words also. But repetition of words, mitigate reader's interest on the piece of writing. It reflects inferior writing skills, denouncing the piece of writing as amateurish and mundane.

• As
• Absolutely
• Awesome
• There
• A bit
• By
• So
• You
• If
• Often
• When
• Because
• But
• Therefore
• Very
• Really
• Thereafter
• Amazing
• Bad
• Fine
• Good
• Said
• Happy
• Well
• Nice
• Interesting

Overused Words in Speaking

In oral communication, it can be catchy, if used inappropriately. Uttering same words over and again can also reflect blunt mind or lacking vocabulary skills. Sometimes, uttering slang becomes a habit while verbalizing. Overusing words also casts a negative impression while speaking in public or attending interviews. It sounds gross and your language loses its literary value.

• Love
• Hate
• Literally
• Ridiculous
• Awesome
• Man
• Whatever
• Seriously
• Gay
• Nice
• Like
• Actually
• LOL (laughing out loud)
• Funny
• Chuck
• Burp
• Freak
• Hell
• Heck
• Nonsense
• Idiot
• Stupid
• Dude
• Wazzup
• Bloody
• Bitch

Overused Phrases

Overused phrases and words in literature din the chords of readers' mind and fill with monotony. Sticking to same phrases decreases the ability to learn new words or to improve fluency of speaking. It also blocks your writing skills and you tend to lose your literary impetus. While speaking, we repeat some sentences so often, that they constantly echo in our ears. These are as follows:

• Mix it up
• It was awesome
• really/very boring
• How dare you
• Oh my God
• Don't mess me
• It's no rocket science
• Get lost
• Shut up
• Get off my face
• You know
• My two cents
• Out of the box
• Hang on
• No problem
• Not big deal
• But wait
• Wardrobe malfunction
• What a douche
• That's hot
• I'm done
• Kind of
• It is what it is
• Just saying
• What the f**k

Uttering overused words are either a deliberate means to seek attention or the folly of tongue. You should always make an attempt to avoid impromptu speech containing too many redundant words and phrases. The best way to avoid overusing words is to learn and memorize synonyms of words. This way you can prevent repetition of same words while speaking or writing. Consistent effort to improve intellect and consciousness, is the best way to avoid these sneaky and lippy words.