Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being false or fictitious, especially when presented as true or genuine.

“The scientist was skeptical of the company’s claims, which he suspected were a result of pseudodoxy rather than actual research.”

2. noun

False or pretentious erudition or learning.

“The author’s use of obscure vocabulary was seen as an example of pseudodoxy, attempting to sound more intelligent than he actually was.”