Between Languages 004: Words to Describe 2020

Between Languages #4

Words to Describe 2020

The Guardian asked its readers which words they would use to describe 2020. Let me share them with you — you might find them useful.

1. sh*t /ˈʃɪt/ (also sh*thouse /ˈʃɪthəʊs/, sh*tshow /ˈʃɪtʃəʊ/, sh*tstorm /ˈʃɪtstɔːm/)

2. f*cked /fʌkt/

3. exhausting /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/

4. challenging /ˈtʃalɪn(d)ʒɪŋ/

5. unprecedented /ʌnˈprɛsɪdɛntɪd/

6. devastating /ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪŋ/

7. clusterf*ck /ˈklʌstəfʌk/

8. frustrating /frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ/

9. meh /mɛ/

10. overwhelming /əʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ/

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