wordiness
noun [ U ] disapproving uk/ˈwɜː.di.nəs/ us/ˈwɝː.di.nəs/
冗长; 冗赘; 赘词
the quality of containing too many words
Smith learned to write more crisply under his editor, who didn't tolerate wordiness. 由于编辑不允许赘词的出现，史密斯在他手下学会了如何简洁地写作。
The wordiness of the script makes the first half of the film feel like an adapted stage play. 冗长的剧本使电影的前半部分感觉像是一齣改编过的舞台剧。
See: wordy
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- The repetition and wordiness in the book don't make it an easy read.
- O'Neill is famous for his wordiness, repetition and the complexity of his characters.
- My wordiness reflects my exhaustion, too tired to edit.