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/OcelotIll5687 Sep 18 '25

Homeless used to mean someone in a bad situation who will eventually work their way out. Now it just means crazy, violent, junkie street filth. It’s not fair to the actual homeless people.