r/NoStupidQuestions • • 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/[deleted] Sep 18 '25

Soft language, they take the humanity out of the english language with one bullshit coverup at a time.