Would it be entirely inappropriate for me to use a curse word or two in my essay? Nothing too extreme, just something along the lines of, “■■■■■.”
<p>Can you be more specific like the context you are using it in?</p>
<p>Well it's not exactly anything like, "I walked my bitch this morning." I want to convey my true anger. The sentence is, "A truly big-hearted individual would never think to herself, 'That bitch stole my glue, and is obiviously lying about it.'"</p>
<p>This is for Lewis and Clark if that matters at all.</p>
<p>Don't do it. You won't gain anything from it. If you manage to make a cool admissions officer smile, its still not going to get you in. But if you get someone who takes offense and feels that that is inappropriate, that's a big shot against you.</p>
<p>Wench! (this has been my word of the year...so much more fun than bitch)</p>
<p>funny you mention wench. i love that word too. especially after my cousin who went to europe informed me that the english equivalent of wench is b*stard! :)</p>
<p>How about wretch lol</p>
<p>I was under the impression that wench is a feminine word... aren't wenches lowly female servants and such?... ah well it's just as funny to call a guy a wench so whatever...</p>
<p>Rule of Thumb: If the word in question is risky or inappropriate enough that you feel a need to ask us or others about it, don't use it.</p>
<p>Risks are good. Unnecessary risks are bad. In your situation, you can be just as effective by using a slightly less risky word.</p>
<p>Yeah, you guys are right. It's not like I ever thought, "If I use 'bitch' that'll boost my chances!" And I actually do like "wench" better. </p>
<p>Merci beaucoup.</p>
<p>way to go!! i love that word! :)</p>