What does pseudointellectual mean?
Pseudointellectual means A person who claims proficiency in scholarly or artistic activities while lacking in-depth knowledge or critical understanding..
Pseudointellectual
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A person who claims proficiency in scholarly or artistic activities while lacking in-depth knowledge or critical understanding..
Definitions by Sense
- A person who claims proficiency in scholarly or artistic activities while lacking in-depth knowledge or critical understanding.
- A person who pretends to be of greater intelligence than they actually are.
- Pretentiously or insincerely intellectual.
Example Sentences
The telltale sign of a pseudo intellectual is the superficial sprinkling and misuse of terms like "paradigm shift" and name dropping
[…] one wonders whether the function of statistical techniques in the social sciences is not primarily to provide a machinery for producing phoney corroborations and thereby a semblance of ‘scientific progress’ where, in fact, there is nothing but an increase in pseudo-intellectual garbage.
Synonyms for pseudointellectual
Antonyms for pseudointellectual
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Word Forms
- pseudointellectuals
- pseudo-intellectual
- more pseudointellectual
- most pseudointellectual
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pseudointellectual?
Common synonyms include pseud, pseudo.
What is the opposite of pseudointellectual?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pseudointellectual in a sentence?
The telltale sign of a pseudo intellectual is the superficial sprinkling and misuse of terms like "paradigm shift" and name dropping
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