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Sciolist

Definition:

A sciolist is someone who pretends to be knowledgeable or well-informed about a specific subject, but in reality, has only superficial or limited knowledge.

Examples of Usage:

Sense 1 - Noun:

1. As a noun, sciolist refers to a person who presents themselves as knowledgeable, especially in an arrogant or pretentious manner.

• He acts like a sciolist in art history, but his understanding is shallow at best.
• She often debates without proper research, revealing herself as nothing more than a sciolist.
• Our professor easily identified the sciolist among the students during the class discussion.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

2. As an adjective, sciolist describes something or someone as exhibiting shallow or superficial knowledge.

• His sciolist opinions on politics are often dismissed by experts in the field.
• Don't rely on her sciolist advice; consult a professional instead.
• The article's sciolist analysis failed to address the complex factors contributing to the issue.

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