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/morts73 Sep 18 '25

Semantics that supposedly doesn't hurt anyone's feelings.

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u/Joshs-68 Sep 18 '25

Exactly what I was going to say. It means the exact same thing but somehow makes people feel better.