diff --git a/config/jail.conf b/config/jail.conf
index 9750d16f..55d8202e 100644
--- a/config/jail.conf
+++ b/config/jail.conf
@@ -55,10 +55,10 @@ maxretry = 5
 backend = auto
 
 # "usedns" specifies if jails should trust hostnames in logs,
-#   warn when reverse DNS lookups are performed, or ignore all hostnames in logs
+#   warn when DNS lookups are performed, or ignore all hostnames in logs
 #
-# yes:   if a hostname is encountered, a reverse DNS lookup will be performed.
-# warn:  if a hostname is encountered, a reverse DNS lookup will be performed,
+# yes:   if a hostname is encountered, a DNS lookup will be performed.
+# warn:  if a hostname is encountered, a DNS lookup will be performed,
 #        but it will be logged as a warning.
 # no:    if a hostname is encountered, will not be used for banning,
 #        but it will be logged as info.