Eggheadedness

Pronunciation: /ˈɛɡˈhɛdədˈnɛs/

Eggheadedness (noun)

  1. The quality of being very focused on books and ideas, often in a way that seems impractical or overly serious.
  2. 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.