Feb 1, 2017 · The use of obscene or taboo language - or swearing, as it’s more commonly known - is often seen as a sign that the speaker lacks vocabulary, cannot express themselves in a less offensive way, or even lacks intelligence.

Feb 27, 2018 · Despite the fact that curse words have been introduced to the English language as early as 1,000 years ago (Hughes, 1998), swearing is still considered a bad habit, and people who swear are automatically perceived as less intelligent and as possessors of a limited vocabulary.

Apr 5, 2016 · On this account, swearing is the “ sign of a weak vocabulary”, a result of a lack of education, laziness or impulsiveness. In line with this idea, we tend to judge vulgarians quite harshly,...

Jan 26, 2021 · Polite society considers swearing to be a vulgar sign of low intelligence and education, for why would one rely on rude language when blessed with a rich vocabulary?

Sep 30, 2024 · We’ve explored the complex cognitive processes involved in swearing, from language processing to emotional intelligence. We’ve debunked myths about swearing and low intelligence, and we’ve weighed the pros and cons of letting loose with the language.

Feb 2, 2017 · The use of obscene or taboo language, or swearing as it's more commonly known, is often seen as a sign that the speaker lacks vocabulary, cannot express themselves in a less offensive way, or...

Oct 22, 2022 · Swearing was long dismissed as a topic of serious research because it was assumed to be simply a sign of aggression, weak language proficiency or even low …

Feb 1, 2017 · Swearing has often been associated with a lack of intelligence, but studies show that it could be a cleverer use of language than we thought.

Oct 18, 2022 · Swearing was long dismissed as a topic of serious research because it was assumed to be simply a sign of aggression, weak language proficiency or even low intelligence. We now have quite a lot of...

Dec 14, 2015 · A new study from the Language Science Journal proves that your curses don't mean you lack intelligence.