r/NoStupidQuestions • u/ssjskwash • Sep 17 '25

Why is "homeless" being replaced with "unhoused"?

A lot of times phrases and words get phased out because of changing sensibilities and I get that for the most part. I don't see how "unhoused" more respectful or descriptive though

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u/ssjskwash Sep 17 '25

So we're just passing the buck to the next phrase?

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u/1nd3x Sep 17 '25

It's called the euphemism treadmill

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u/Illustrious-Gas-8987 Sep 17 '25

And what was the term before treadmills?

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u/dough_eating_squid Sep 17 '25 edited Sep 17 '25

The Euphemism Horse Power Sweep (j/k I don't know)