pseudointellectual

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Definition of pseudointellectual in English English dictionary

Someone who pretends to be more intelligent than they are

{i} one who pretends to be intellectual

One who feigns the marks of superior intelligence: their use of advanced vocabulary is out of context or they acquire possessions considered intellectual

{s} pretending to be intellectual

Related Terms

pseudo-intellectual

pretending to be intellectual

Synonyms

pseud, pseudo

Etymology

() pseudo- +‎ intellectual