Michigan College Says These Underused Words Deserve A Comeback In 2025

Looking to add some sparkle to your conversations? A Michigan University says these 10 nearly-forgotten words should be resurrected in 2025.

Hopefully you will be ensorcelled by them and not think we're trying to honeyfuggle you in any way!

👇DISCOVER WAYNE STATE'S 2025 TOP 10 UNDERUSED WORDS👇

You might be familiar with Lake Superior State's Banished Words list. Since 1976 LSSU has been releasing its List of Words Banished from the Queen's English for Mis-Use, Over-Use and General Uselessness. Check out the words they think we should leave behind in 2024 here.

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On the other end of the spectrum, Michigan's Wayne State University Word Warriors believe there are long-lost words that should be revived.

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Now in its 16th year, the annual list is composed of submissions from both administrators of the website as well as the public. New entries are posted at wordwarriors.wayne.edu and on Facebook weekly. Have a word you think should be resurrected? Submit it here.

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Chris Williams, assistant director of editorial services for Wayne State Marketing and Communications, and head of the Word Warriors program says,

Every year, I’m thrilled to see the creative collection of words that come to us from around the world. Some of these fell out of favor centuries ago, while others have been waiting a few decades to be rediscovered. But all of them add beauty and depth to our language and make communication a bit more fun.

Let's take a look at the words Wayne State wants to bring back in 2025.