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The word “nice” originally meant “ignorant.” Which explains why it sometimes feels like an insult.

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'Nice' does come from the Latin 'nescius,' meaning ignorant, and meant foolish in medieval English. Over the centuries it shifted to 'precise' and then 'pleasant,' so it carries no insult today.

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The word “nice” originally meant “ignorant.” Which explains why it sometimes feels like an insult. | SmartAss Facts