Eggheadedness
Pronunciation: /ˈɛɡˈhɛdədˈnɛs/
Eggheadedness (noun)
- The quality of being very focused on books and ideas, often in a way that seems impractical or overly serious.
- A tendency to act as if only clever thinking matters, sometimes making others feel ignored or less important.
Examples
- Her eggheadedness makes lessons feel distant from real life.
- The course criticizes eggheadedness and encourages practical work.