general Is There Such A Thing As Sounding Too Smart?

[Olly 1,014]

7 hours ago, justNatsuki said:

yeah. i hate it when people use 'big words' just to sound smart. unfortunately, i used to be one of those people, but i am now reformed and i usually use short and/or common words rather than long and/or obscure words. i use long and/or obscure words only when i have to

Although this is subjective. Is 'subjective' a "big word"? to some people probably. People who have high-functioning autism tend to speak more formally and with "bigger" words without always trying to impress others or trying to "sound smart" though it may come across as pretentious and off-putting to others.

 

I guess it depends on who you're speaking to. But in general it's best to speak plain, direct, and simple  

[Technoblade 116]

12 hours ago, Olly said:

Is 'subjective' a "big word"?

i don't think so

[Olly 1,014]

10 hours ago, justNatsuki said:

i don't think so

Some people have a more limited vocabulary