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Ultracrepidarian

'Someone who has no special knowledge of a subject but who expresses an opinion about it' is referred to as an Ultracrepidarian

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7/16/20241 min read

We all have encountered someone in our lives who absolutely has no credibility on the topic but goes on and on and on. Sometimes we refer to them as quirky, free-flowing, or something else. Well, there is a word for such people and that is, Ultracrepidarian-'someone who has no special knowledge of a subject but who expresses an opinion about it'

Ultracrepidarian: How the word is relevant even today

While ultracrepidarians have always been there in society, over the years they have increased with the rise of the internet and social media where everyone has an opinion about everything-- be it wars, celebrities, or politics. While it is democratic to share one's opinions, there's also a downside to it as it can lead to misinformation, which in the digital age can be dangerous considering how quickly rumors and news spread through online mediums like WhatsApp or social media.

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