Verbosity
(noun)
- The quality of using many words, especially too many words; wordiness.
- The quality of using words in a lengthy and convoluted manner.
Origin:
Late 15th century: from old french verbosité, from latin verbositas, from verbosus (see verbose).
Examples:
- His verbosity made it difficult for others to understand him.
- Her speeches were famous for their verbosity.
- The meeting was delayed due to the Chairman's verbosity.
- His verbosity was often seen as a sign of his insecurities.
- Her verbosity was the result of her nervousness and lack of confidence.