The word I would give up – and have given it up in the context of its insincere use – is the word “sorry”.

Sorry should be a noble word, used only when it is sincerely and honestly spoken. So often “sorry” is uttered mechanically and without sincerity when things go wrong and mistakes are made.

When not meant, the word is almost a blasphemous utterance.

“Sorry” if sincere, is a golden word but if insincerely used, is trashy dross.