The Wordsmyth Word of the Year is “impact,” selected from the words nominated by our users. Here we list the top 5 nominations, and thank everyone who nominated a word for their contributions.
impact
Impact. A six letter word that can make a perspective change tremendously. Any career, any passion makes an impact on the world we live in. Doctors make an impact keeping us healthy. Teachers make an impact by allowing us the golden key of education. Librarians make an impact by granting us the right to read. Just the average person makes an impact by sprinkling kindness in full grown supplements changing the mood. If you don’t think you make an impact, simply go make one give a senior a card, get that promotion. just make your ripple in the pond. That is why i chose my word. Impact.
Fiona
resonate or resonance
Used metaphorically to indicate being in harmony with what someone is saying. More poetic and descriptive than “in agreement.” Goes along with the more dated use of “good vibes.” Also, suggests a satisfying image of a tuning fork giving off sympathetic vibrations.
Preston
humanitarian
It’s what we all should be. It’s what we all need to be. The most important thing we can do for ourselves and each and every human being on the planet is at the very least be a decent human being and at our best be the humanitarian that is so important to the survival of the human race. My hope is that as we move forward to 2024 there will be more of this mindset that would surely make this world a better place.
Jeanne
wisdom
Wisdom is the extension of knowledge. It means understanding how to apply knowledge to make proper decisions and discern right from wrong and good from evil. Many people have heard the expression “Jack of all trades; Master of none.” This refers to those who have knowledge but lack wisdom. We have many smart leaders in the world who act foolishly. We need many more wise leaders and mentors to guide the world properly and ethically, and to maintain a strong path of morality in society.
Daniel
attempt
The life is all about struggle, one quest finishes and the other finds its way immediately, it is not unusual to have many such pending duties in your way all day, weeks etc. But the challenge is to finish all these functions with the best of your ability and keep on striving to provide a better life for yourself and your family. The ATTEMP/ EFFORTS you make for your family is going to make them happy, feel secure and give them a comfortable life. From taking care of your parents and siblings to providing good education to your children, its all about making constant Attempts/ Efforts that will make them secure.
Daanial