Synonyms for sciolism
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The practice of expressing opinions on something which one knows only superficially or has little real understanding of; also, shallow or superficial knowledge; (countable) an instance of this.
Forms
- Plural
- sciolisms → smatterings, shallownesses…
Example sentences
- smattering Yanni spoke Arabic with a smattering of Berber.
- shallowness Ah, the shallowness of today’s youths!
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sciolism | steady | |
| smattering | rising | |
| shallowness | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- smattering3
- 11 letters
- shallowness3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (smattering3 = 3 syllables).