Meaning & use
ultracrepidarian
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A person who gives opinions or advice on subjects beyond their knowledge or expertise.
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Online comment sections are full of ultracrepidarians confidently diagnosing medical conditions.
He's a classic ultracrepidarian, lecturing chefs about cooking despite never using his own kitchen.
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From a Latin phrase meaning 'beyond the sandal,' referencing a shoemaker who criticized a painting outside his expertise; also used as an adjective.
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