pedantry

[US]/ˈpɛd.ən.tri/
[UK]/ˈpɛd.ən.tri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.excessive concern for minor details and rules

Phrases & Collocations

pedantry in speech

pedantry of thought

excessive pedantry

pedantry and precision

pedantry in writing

pedantry of language

intellectual pedantry

pedantry over details

pedantry in education

pedantry in debate

Example Sentences

his pedantry often annoys his friends.

she was criticized for her pedantry in the meeting.

pedantry can hinder effective communication.

his pedantry was evident in his lengthy explanations.

she approached the topic with pedantry, missing the main point.

they appreciated his knowledge but found his pedantry off-putting.

his pedantry made him a poor teacher.

critics often label his writings as pedantry.

she tries to avoid pedantry in her lectures.

his pedantry was overshadowed by his genuine passion for the subject.

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