pedant
intermediateB2/ˈpɛd.ənt/ · pe-dant
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules; someone who flaunts their knowledge.
Meanings
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules; someone who flaunts their knowledge.
ایسا شخص جو چھوٹی چھوٹی تفصیلات اور قواعد کے بارے میں حد سے زیادہ پریشان ہو; جو اپنی معلومات کا اظہار کرتا ہے۔
پیدان
pedant
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- pedantic details
- pedant behavior
Example Sentences
His pedant behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.
اس کا پیدان سلوک میٹنگ میں سب کو ناپسند آیا۔
Us ka pedant sulook meeting mein sab ko na-pasand aaya.
She was such a pedant that she would correct people's grammar in casual conversations.
وہ اتنی پیدان تھی کہ وہ غیر رسمی گفتگو میں لوگوں کی گرامر درست کرتی تھی۔
Woh itni pedant thi ke woh ghair rasmi guftagu mein logon ki grammar durust karti thi.
Being called a pedant often discourages someone from sharing their knowledge.
پیدان کہلانے سے اکثر کوئی بھی اپنے علم کو بانٹنے سے روکتا ہے۔
Pedant keh-lane se aksar koi apne ilm ko baantne se rokta hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'pedant' as someone who is always stuck on the 'pen' of detailed knowledge.
Visualize a person carrying a large book, constantly looking for minor mistakes.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: French "pédant" — one who is pedantic
First known use: 17th century
Originally used in French to describe a person who is overly concerned with minor details and rules.