pseudointellectual

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Synonyms: pseudo-intellectual, pseudo intellectual

Antonyms: pseudo-intellectual, pseudo intellectual

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Noun

1. A person who claims proficiency in scholarly or [[art]]istic activities while lacking in-depth [[knowledge]] or critical understanding.
2. A person who [[pretend]]s to be of greater [[intelligence]] than they actually are.

Adjective

1. Pretentiously or insincerely intellectual.

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