The source of the language 'ick'
Dr Knight breaks it down: "If the descriptive words about you on your dating profile do not spark curiosity, trust, or interest, you will undoubtedly evoke a perception from others that you are a dull, boring, distrusting, and secretive person in many ways."
In other words, you're coming off as someone who doesn't care about yourself or anyone else.
Dr Knight highlights that such profiles can engender a sense of "you are wasting my time" and suggest an inflated ego that doesn't feel the need to put in effort. Worse, clichés can make others think you’re hiding something or camouflaging red flags with euphemisms.
It's not exactly the vibe you want to send, and I feel a lot of empathy for everyone who thought they were just playing it safe.