The Science Behind Why People Hate the Word ‘Moist’
People really do not like discussing moisture. A Buzzfeed post called “Why Moist Is The Worst Word Ever” received more than 4 ...
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Why 'moist' is one of the most hated words in the English language
Moist is one of the most disliked words in the world. People compare hearing the word moist to hearing nails on a chalkboard. What is it about this word that causes people to have such a strong ...
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Guess which word is currently the most hated in the English language
The word is “moist” and it appears to be the most hated word in the English language, according to early results from a worldwide survey. Oxford Dictionaries has launched research into ...
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Why is 'moist' the most hated word in the world?
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Dove’s first crack into humorous ads riffs on ‘moist’ aversion
Other companies have poked fun at queasiness around the word moist. In 2023, Kraft Heinz’s line of mayonnaise — coincidentally, a competitor to Unilever-owned Hellmann’s — petitioned Merriam-Webster ...
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Dove takes on most loathed word in English language - 'Moist'
The 30-second ad, created by American production company Maximum Effort, takes on one of the most loathed words in the English language, "moist", with a hilarious twist. The ad, titled "Moist ...