pedantic
adjectiveOverly concerned with minor details, rules, or displaying learning.
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Overly concerned with minor details, rules, or displaying learning.
One word family: also includes pedantry.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTrying to appear more important, cultured, or impressive than justified.
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