diff --git a/content/ui-patterns/degraded-experiences.mdx b/content/ui-patterns/degraded-experiences.mdx
index e7de0e607..910e3cddf 100644
--- a/content/ui-patterns/degraded-experiences.mdx
+++ b/content/ui-patterns/degraded-experiences.mdx
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ If you're not using a component that supports error states, replace the content
 
 ### Removing UI
 
-Be careful about choosing to remove affected UI without explanation. This could cause users to be confused about whether that part of the UI is hidden due to an error, or if it's been permanently removed.
+Be mindful when choosing to remove affected UI without explanation, as this could cause confusion for users about whether that part of the UI is hidden due to an error, or if it's been permanently removed.
 
 However, you may remove UI that's not critical to core workflows and it wouldn't be confusing to render the rest of the page without that UI. For example: it's ok to hide unavailable activity indicators.