besserwisserisch
know-it-all, pedantic
English translations
- 01
know-it-all
- 02
pedantic
- 03
didactic
Word details
- German meaning
- Sich überlegen fühlend und belehrend, oft ungebeten.
- English meaning
- Feeling superior and lecturing, often unsolicited.
- Synonym
- rechthaberisch, klugscheißerisch
- German example
- Sein besserwisserisches Verhalten nervt alle.
- English example
- His know-it-all attitude annoys everyone.
- Comparative
- besserwisserischerSuperlative: am besserwisserischsten
Related words
- klugreden
To talk smart
- belehren
to lecture
- rechthaberisch
Know-it-all
- Klugscheißer
Smart aleck, know-it-all
- Schlaumeierin
know-it-all (female)
- neunmalklug
Know-it-all
- altklug
Wiseacre, smart-aleck
- belehrend
Preachy, didactic
Example sentences with “besserwisserisch”
Hör auf mit deinem besserwisserischen Ton! (Stop with your know-it-all tone!)
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'Besserwisser'?
A 'Besserwisser' is someone who acts as if they know better than everyone else.