thersites

/ðərˈsaɪtɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who pretends to be a philosopher, especially one who gives the appearance of wisdom but actually has little to say.

“The self-proclaimed guru turned out to be a mere theristes, seeking to impress with empty rhetoric.”

Synonyms

  • philosophaster
  • poseur

Antonyms

  • philosopher
  • sage