sciolist
2 synonyms for sciolist, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who claims to be an expert but only has a shallow understanding of a subject.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from Late Latin sciolus and -ist, first attested at the beginning of the 17th century.
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