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As a beginning programmer over 30 years ago, I struggled trying to learn C++, and later found Java literally infuriating (which would later sour me on JavaScript through misplaced guilt-by-association). And then I discovered Python.

What a revelation. Suddenly I was doing backend web development and building custom content management systems.

Language ergonomics matter a LOT.

I would say low level languages, and pure functional languages, and other unusual things are an exception.

I don't see how anyone could use Haskell or Scheme and especially not Forth without lots of experience in that specific paradigm, and lots of programmers don't prioritize learning languages they don't expect to encounter.

They say Haskell makes you a better programmer, but does a lack of it make you a bad programmer?

Relevant xkcd: https://xkcd.com/378/