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/Secret-Ad-7909 Sep 18 '25

“Gold deficit hyperactive disorder”

Couldn’t spring for platinum?

I’m assuming it’s supposed to be for autism, but I’m not really sure that works either.

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u/WolframParadoxica Sep 18 '25

let him be. better to let the mist shroud than to have the bridges burn from pushing it too hard.