diff --git a/controller_interface/include/controller_interface/controller_interface_base.hpp b/controller_interface/include/controller_interface/controller_interface_base.hpp
index f67fb23fa0..1b5fd2e059 100644
--- a/controller_interface/include/controller_interface/controller_interface_base.hpp
+++ b/controller_interface/include/controller_interface/controller_interface_base.hpp
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ class ControllerInterfaceBase : public rclcpp_lifecycle::node_interfaces::Lifecy
   /**
    * Set chained mode of a chainable controller. This method triggers internal processes to switch
    * a chainable controller to "chained" mode and vice-versa. Setting controller to "chained" mode
-   * usually involves the usage of the controller's reference or state interfaces by the other
+   * usually involves the usage of the controller's reference interfaces by the other
    * controllers
    *
    * \returns true if mode is switched successfully and false if not.