Ultracrepidarian (adj)
ul-tra-krep-uh-dare-ee-an
Noting or pertaining to a person who criticises, judges, or gives advice outside the area of his or her expertise.
A know it all.
Example sentences
“He’s an ultracrepidarian, if he doesn’t know, he’ll make it up and pretend he knows.”
“They lost everything, they put all their faith in this financial ultracrepidarian who knew nothing.”
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