Worst Words of the year

Since 2010, we have curated a yearly list of the worst words and phrases to highlight the importance of clear public language.

Tell us your worst words in 2022 for your chance to win $250, or check out past winners!

Your suggestion should be a word or phrase that is new or newly prominent this year and can include:

To enter the competition, click on a link below and add a comment to one of our Worst Words posts.

Read our media release, or take a look at the competition terms and conditions.

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