Ultracrepidarian

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌʌltrəˌkrɛpɪˈdɛriən/

Definitions of ultracrepidarian

noun a person who gives opinions on subjects they know nothing about

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that ultracrepidarians often give unsolicited advice.

A2 My friend is an ultracrepidarian who loves to share his opinions on everything.

B1 The internet is filled with ultracrepidarians who claim to be experts in various fields.

B2 As a B2 English speaker, I try not to come across as an ultracrepidarian when discussing topics I am not familiar with.

C1 It is important to verify information from reliable sources and not rely on ultracrepidarians for accurate knowledge.

C2 Being a C2 language learner, I am cautious about not becoming an ultracrepidarian and spreading misinformation.

Examples of ultracrepidarian in a Sentence

formal The professor was annoyed by the ultracrepidarian student who constantly interrupted the lecture with incorrect information.

informal Don't be an ultracrepidarian and act like you know everything about a topic you've never studied.

slang That guy is such an ultracrepidarian, always talking nonsense like he's an expert.

figurative She was an ultracrepidarian in matters of the heart, giving unsolicited advice despite her own failed relationships.

Grammatical Forms of ultracrepidarian

past tense

ultracrepidarianed

plural

ultracrepidarians

comparative

more ultracrepidarian

superlative

most ultracrepidarian

present tense

ultracrepidarians

future tense

will ultracrepidarian

perfect tense

have ultracrepidarianed

continuous tense

is ultracrediparianing

singular

ultracrepidarian

positive degree

ultracrepidarian

infinitive

to ultracrepidarian

gerund

ultracrepidarianing

participle

ultracrepidarianed

Origin and Evolution of ultracrepidarian

First Known Use: 1819 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'ultracrepidarian' originated from a Latin phrase 'sutor, ne ultra crepidam' which means 'a cobbler should not judge beyond his shoe'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who gives opinions on matters beyond their knowledge or expertise, the word 'ultracrepidarian' has evolved to be used more broadly to criticize individuals who offer unsolicited advice or opinions on any topic.