Stop Using 'Very' At Work ❌ : 10 Advanced Alternatives

If you want to sound like a confident professional in English — stop saying “very.”

In British business culture, using vague phrases like “very good” or “very important” can quietly damage your credibility. It makes you sound less precise, less confident… and less like a leader.

In this video, I’ll give you 10 powerful, professional alternatives to “very” — words like exemplary, negligible, and paramount so you can express yourself with clarity and authority. These are the exact words senior executives use when giving feedback, presenting data, or making decisions.

Whether you're preparing for a performance review, leading a meeting, or just want to elevate your business English, this video will give you real-world phrases that work in the global workplace.

🎯 Try the one-week challenge: speak a full day at work without using “very.”

00:00 Kill Your Credibility in 5 Seconds
00:59 What to Say Instead of “Very Good”
01:23 A Smarter Word for “Very Bad”
01:49 Replace “Very Interesting” With This
02:14 Presenting Data? Ditch “Very Big”
02:44 Negotiation Tip: Say “Negligible” Not “Very Small”
03:05 Use “Paramount” Instead of “Very Important”
03:23 Sound Polished With “Delighted” Not “Very Happy”
03:54 “Perplexed” vs. “Very Confused”
04:19 Too Busy? Say “Swamped”
04:40 British Classic: “Shattered” Not “Very Tired”
04:57 Final Tip: Precision Builds Respect
05:08 Your One-Week Challenge: No More “Very”

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