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60 Things I'd Rather Be Called Than 'Pretty'

You are so much more than that empty word.

Emily Elefonte
Aug 01, 2016
Adelphi University
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60 Things I'd Rather Be Called Than 'Pretty'
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Being a woman in today's society is exhausting. In fact, that's a severe understatement. We are expected to be every bit as motivated as men (who will still get paid more than us at the end of the day) while maintaining a flawless external appearance. We must be intelligent and successful, but our "beauty" cannot be compromised in the process of doing so. So we sacrifice extra sleep in the morning to make ourselves "presentable" and we make it through the days by constantly running to the bathroom to check for smeared makeup or frizzy hair. And what does our effort bring us at the end of the day? Compliments. We are reduced down to being told, "You look pretty." This shallow saying just isn't enough for me. It's empty and diminishes all of the other aspects of who I am. Below is a list of 60 things I'd rather be called than just "pretty."

1. Intelligent

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2. Ambitious

3. Kind

4. Forgiving

5. Generous

6. Funny

7. Optimistic

8. Accepting

9. Motivated

10. Passionate

11. Brave


12. Creative

13. Inspiring

14. Hard Working

15. Genuine

16. Helpful

17. Courageous

18. Resourceful

19. Persistent

20. Patient

21. Determined

22. Inventive

23. Indomitable

24. Empowered

25. Adventurous

26. Driven

27. Compassionate

28. Strong

29. Talented

29. Perceptive

30. Brilliant


31. Open-minded

32. Insightful

33. Accomplished

34. Accountable

35. Efficient

36. Empathetic

37. Receptive

38. Original


39. Visionary

40. Worldly

41. Vibrant

42. Bold

43. Confident

44. Fearless

45. Unparalleled

46. Exceptional

47. Dedicated

48. Witty

49. Conscientious

50. Enthusiastic

51. Fiery

52. Imaginative

53. Reliable

54. Resilient

55. Sassy

56. Unstoppable

57. Zealous

58. Honorable

59. Interesting

60. Unique

Don't ever let a word as weak as "pretty" define you. You are so much more.

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