Filler hides the point
Phrases like “kind of” and “maybe” blur your intent. Cutting them sharpens meaning and makes writing feel confident.
Clarity is less about big rewrites and more about tiny cuts.
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Make It Clear: The Hidden Cost of Filler Words
November 28, 20253 min read
Filler words add seconds to every sentence. Removing them is the fastest way to improve clarity without changing meaning.
Small edits add up
When every sentence is tighter, your reader finishes faster and remembers more.
Those small edits scale across every email, memo, or update.
Key takeaways
- Cut filler before you rewrite.
- Clarity increases trust.
- Small edits scale across everything you publish.