sciolism

/ˈsɪəlɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A disposition to talk or write about matters that one understands poorly; a tendency to speak or write about matters beyond one’s knowledge or expertise.

“He exhibited a severe case of sciolism when he tried to explain the intricacies of quantum physics to his friends.”

Synonyms

  • ignorance
  • pretentiousness

Antonyms

  • competence
  • expertise