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reesetee (13916 words)
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words I hate, by ellenw
Non words, by anothergene
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This word has always grated on me as well. Yet I am surprised to learn that no less of an author than John LeCarre used it in one of his novels (used as a citation on dictionary.com definition). And it has a second definition of "facing towards the east."
Ditto. That's why it's on my list of words I don't like. Grrrr.
grrrr. orientated is one of my main rubbies!