• Sesquipedalian

  adjective

  Using (or someone who uses) unnecessarily complicated words instead of simple words. Commonly found in academia, legal briefs, and corporate meetings from pretentious people who want to sound smart.

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  Lawyer: "The contractual obligations stipulated herein are subject to modification upon mutual consent, provided such alterations are formalized through an addendum executed by both parties involved."
  Client: "You're being a bit sesquipedalian! Try again!"
  Lawyer: sighs "If both sides agree, they can change the contract, but they need to put it in writing."

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  CaptainWTF on August 18, 2024

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