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Term: unscholarly

Definition: Lacking the qualities or characteristics typically associated with scholarly or academic work.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

1. Not adhering to or exhibiting the standards, rigor, or methodology of scholarship.
2. Characterized by a lack of depth, careful analysis, or intellectual rigor.

Usage:

Sense 1:

1. His research paper was considered unscholarly due to the lack of proper citations.
2. The unscholarly approach he took in his thesis weakened the overall argument.

Sense 2:

1. The book received mixed reviews as some critics found it to be unscholarly and superficial.
2. The unscholarly nature of the article meant it didn't contribute anything substantial to the field.

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