Wordiness Checker — Cut Filler and Write Concisely in English
Paste your text and find the wordy, redundant phrases that pad English writing — each flagged with a shorter, cleaner alternative.
Why concise English reads as fluent
Non-native writers often add words to sound more formal or careful — «due to the fact that» instead of «because», «in order to» instead of «to», «at this point in time» instead of «now». Each feels safer, but together they bury the meaning and make English read padded and translated. Native professional writing is leaner than most learners expect. This tool flags the most common wordy phrases and offers the tighter version, so you can cut the filler without losing the meaning.
Common padding this tool catches
- «in order to» → to
- «due to the fact that» / «owing to the fact that» → because
- «at this point in time» → now
- «in the event that» → if
- «a large number of» → many
- «in spite of the fact that» → although
- «has the ability to» → can
- «in a timely manner» → promptly
Cut, do not just shorten
Concise writing is not about deleting every long word — it is about removing the ones that earn nothing. Read each flagged phrase in context: most of the time the shorter version is strictly better, but occasionally the longer form carries a nuance you want. The habit to build is suspicion of padding. Once «due to the fact that» starts to look wrong, your English gets noticeably cleaner — and Diglot's paraphrasing tool can do the heavier rewriting when a whole sentence, not just a phrase, needs tightening.
Take it further with Diglot
This free tool runs in your browser. When you want to act on what it shows — fix the grammar, tighten the phrasing, or make your English read like a native wrote it — that is what Diglot is built for. The free tier is meaningful for daily writing, no card required.
Frequently asked questions
- What counts as «wordiness»?
- Wordiness is using more words than the meaning needs — redundant phrases («the reason why is because»), padded connectors («due to the fact that»), and filler («it is important to note that»). This tool checks against a list of the most common offenders and suggests a shorter form for each.
- Should I always use the shorter version?
- Usually, but not blindly. In the large majority of cases the concise version is clearer and stronger. Occasionally the longer form adds a nuance or rhythm you want — so read each suggestion in context and decide. The point is to notice the padding, not to delete words mechanically.
- Is this a grammar checker?
- No. It targets style and concision — redundant phrasing — not grammar errors. Your wordy sentence can be perfectly grammatical. Pair it with a grammar checker for correctness and a paraphrasing tool for deeper rewrites.
- Does my text leave my browser?
- No. The check runs locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored, so you can paste any draft safely.
