The great enemy of clear language is insincerity. We don't want to spend the time required to craft clear and original language. Don't fool yourself: If you're using jargon, you're not really trying. Why jargon stifles clear thoughtIf you take nothing else from this article, take this: Jargon makes it impossible to say anything original, honest or interesting. The problem lies in the fact that they're employed as jargon in disguise: Abstract, imprecise and intellectually undemanding.

Source: Huffington Post August 31, 2017 01:41 UTC