
Expletive
Informal Usage
Expletives are informal and usually not suitable in professional or educational settings.
He apologized for using an expletive during the meeting.
Express Emotions
Expletives can show strong emotions, like surprise or pain, but can be offensive.
She screamed an expletive as she saw the surprise party.
Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of the cultural context, as expletives vary in offensiveness across different societies.
He was unaware that the expletive was harsher in the local language.