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Pronunciation / Transliteration: peˈdɐ̃.tʃi
"A sua postura pedante irritou os colegas."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Wiser than is appropriate or desirable; excessively or pretentiously wise; pedantic.
"His overwise comments during the seminar annoyed both the professors and his fellow students." - 2
Cunning or crafty to an excessive or objectionable degree.
"She was too overwise for her own good, constantly trying to outsmart simple procedures."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English, combining the prefix 'over-' (signifying excess or superiority) with the adjective 'wise'. Recorded in use since the late 16th century, the term originally carried a derogatory connotation denoting someone who is excessively or pretentiously wise, often implying foolishness through presumed cleverness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Overwise" is said worldwide
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pédant
Transliteration: pe.dɑ̃
"Ses remarques pédantes ont agacé toute l'équipe."
besserwisserisch
Transliteration: ˈbɛsɐˌvɪsəʁɪʃ
"Seine besserwisserische Art machte ihn unbeliebt."
saccente
Transliteration: satˈtʃɛn.te
"Il suo tono saccente ha infastidito tutti."
pedante
Transliteration: peˈðante
"Sus comentarios pedantes cayeron mal en la reunión."
pedante
Transliteration: peˈdɐ̃.tʃi
"A sua postura pedante irritou os colegas."
पंडित्याभिमानी
Transliteration: pandityabhimani
"उसकी पंडित्याभिमानी टिप्पणियों ने सबको परेशान कर दिया।"
自作聪明的
Transliteration: zì zuò cōng míng de
"他自作聪明的言论让人感到厌烦。"
아는 체하는
Transliteration: aneun chehaneun
"그의 아는 체하는 태도는 모두를 지치게 했다."
利口ぶった
Transliteration: rikou butta
"彼の利口ぶった発言が周囲をうんざりさせた。"
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