diff --git a/Adafruit_I2CDevice.cpp b/Adafruit_I2CDevice.cpp
index 9b518b4..059ddfb 100644
--- a/Adafruit_I2CDevice.cpp
+++ b/Adafruit_I2CDevice.cpp
@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@ Adafruit_I2CDevice::Adafruit_I2CDevice(uint8_t addr, TwoWire *theWire) {
 /*!
  *    @brief  Initializes and does basic address detection
  *    @param  addr_detect Whether we should attempt to detect the I2C address
- * with a scan. 99% of sensors/devices don't mind but once in a while, they spaz
- * on a scan!
+ * with a scan. 99% of sensors/devices don't mind, but once in a while they don't
+ * respond well to a scan!
  *    @return True if I2C initialized and a device with the addr found
  */
 bool Adafruit_I2CDevice::begin(bool addr_detect) {