Why is AI writing too perfect?

AI models optimize for grammatical correctness and structural consistency, producing text with perfect grammar, flawless transitions, and uniform paragraph lengths. This perfection is actually the biggest tell that text is AI-generated.

How do I add imperfections to AI text?

Add sentence fragments, start sentences with conjunctions, vary paragraph lengths dramatically, include parenthetical asides, and use colloquial expressions. Humaneer adds these authentic imperfections automatically.

Do AI detectors flag perfect writing?

Yes. AI detectors specifically look for unnaturally consistent quality, uniform sentence lengths, and perfect structural patterns. Adding authentic human imperfections is one of the most effective ways to pass detection.

AI Writing Sounds Too Polished? Here's Why (And the Fix)

Perfect grammar. Flawless structure. Zero personality. AI writing is too polished to be human — and that's exactly what detectors look for. Real humans make mistakes, go on tangents, and break rules. AI doesn't.

Signs Your Text Is Too Polished

• Every sentence is grammatically perfect
• Paragraphs are uniform in length
• Transitions are smooth and predictable
• No sentence fragments, run-ons, or colloquialisms
• Every point is balanced with a counterpoint

What Detectors See in Polished Text

AI detectors measure “perplexity” — how surprising the text is. Polished AI text has low perplexity because every word is the statistically expected next word.

Low Perplexity (AI)

“The implementation of sustainable practices is crucial for long-term environmental preservation and economic stability.”

High Perplexity (Human)

“Look, going green isn't just a nice-to-have anymore. It's the difference between having a business in 10 years and... not.”

Adding Authentic Imperfection

1. Use Sentence Fragments

Humans use fragments all the time. “Not great.” “Exactly.” “The point being.” AI almost never does.

2. Start Sentences with Conjunctions

And that's perfectly fine. But AI avoids it. So add some in.

3. Vary Paragraph Length Wildly

One paragraph should be 3 sentences. The next? One sentence. Then a 7-sentence deep dive. AI keeps things even. Humans don't.

4. Use Humaneer

Humaneer automatically adds natural variation and authentic imperfection to your AI text — the kind that makes it read like a real person wrote it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Won't adding imperfections make my writing worse?

No — it makes it more human. The best writers use fragments, break rules, and vary their rhythm intentionally. Perfect prose is actually harder to read. Check our AI words to avoid for specific examples.

How polished is “too polished”?

If every sentence follows subject-verb-object, every paragraph is 3-4 sentences, and there are zero colloquialisms — it's too polished. Real writing has texture and variation.

AI Writing Too Polished? Here's the Fix