Definition

Showing a lack of maturity and good judgment, often characterized by overconfidence and superficial knowledge.

Example

His sophomoric remarks during the discussion revealed his inexperience.

Conversation

Did you see that movie they made about college life?

Yeah, I thought it was a bit too sophomoric for my taste.

Right? It felt like they were trying too hard to be funny.

Exactly! It just came off as immature instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sophomoric → It is formed from "sophomore" (from Greek "sophos", meaning wise, and "moros", meaning foolish) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "sophomoric" describes something that is characteristic of a sophomore, often implying a level of immaturity or superficiality despite some knowledge.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek roots where 'sophos' means wise and 'moros' means foolish — this helps you remember that 'sophomoric' refers to a mix of wisdom and foolishness, often seen in young students.

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