diff --git a/spring-core/src/main/java/org/springframework/aot/hint/annotation/Reflective.java b/spring-core/src/main/java/org/springframework/aot/hint/annotation/Reflective.java
index ef6219b3b55..6a13995c1f4 100644
--- a/spring-core/src/main/java/org/springframework/aot/hint/annotation/Reflective.java
+++ b/spring-core/src/main/java/org/springframework/aot/hint/annotation/Reflective.java
@@ -32,9 +32,6 @@ import org.springframework.core.annotation.AliasFor;
  * the annotated element. By default, a reflection hint is added on the
  * annotated element so that it can be discovered and invoked if necessary.
  *
- * <p>A reflection hint is also added if necessary on the annotation that
- * <em>directly</em> uses this annotation.
- *
  * @author Stephane Nicoll
  * @author Sam Brannen
  * @since 6.0