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Filler Word & Tone Checker

Spot hedging language and emotional patterns that weaken your workplace writing.

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What it checks

Filler words — "just", "actually", "basically", etc.
Hedging language — "kind of", "sort of", "maybe"
Emotional tone — confidence, caution, frustration signals
Clarity score — fewer fillers = clearer writing

Why it matters

Non-native speakers often over-hedge to sound polite. This tool shows you exactly where so you can decide which hedges to keep and which to cut.

Next step

Use the Email Tone Analyzer for AI-powered suggestions, or the Message Polisher to rewrite in a specific tone.

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