Ultracrepidarian
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What Does Ultracrepidarian Mean?
- 无知者
- 外行人
Ultracrepidarian Pronunciation
/ˌʌltrəˌkrɛpɪˈdɛəriən/
Ultracrepidarian Definition
noun
Definition
A person who gives opinions on subjects outside their knowledge.
In ZH
一个在自己知识范围之外给出意见的人。
How to Use Ultracrepidarian in a Sentence
- The ultracrepidarian often talks about politics even though they have no background in it.
- During the meeting, many ultracrepidarians offered their views on the scientific research without understanding the fundamentals.
- It’s frustrating to listen to an ultracrepidarian criticize the film industry when they have never worked in entertainment.
- Social media is filled with ultracrepidarians sharing their thoughts on health and wellness topics they're unqualified to discuss.
- I try to avoid ultracrepidarians in discussions about complex theories, as they tend to oversimplify matters.
Cultural Notes
The term originated from a comment attributed to the ancient Roman painter Apelles, who advised a shoemaker to limit his critique to craftsmanship within his own trade.