poetaster

/poʊˈtæstər/

Definitions

1. noun

A writer, especially a poet, who produces works of poor quality

“The literary critic panned the poetaster’s latest collection of sonnets.”

2. noun

A person who habitually writes or talks at length in a pretentious or self-important manner, especially about poetry or literature

“The self-proclaimed poetaster dominated the online forum with lengthy, insipid posts.”

Synonyms

  • hack
  • scribbler

Antonyms

  • literary genius
  • poet