pedantic

• Beschreibt eine Person, die übermäßig auf kleine Details, Regeln oder Formalitäten achtet, oft in einer für andere ärgerlichen oder langweiligen Weise.

Describes a person who is excessively concerned with minor details, rules, or formalities, often in a way that is annoying or boring to others.

1. Overly concerned with detailsC1formal

   Excessively concerned with minor details, rules, or formalities, especially in teaching or learning.

   Pedantisch

   • His pedantic corrections annoyed the entire class.
   • She gave a pedantic explanation of the grammar rule.
   • The professor's pedantic style made the lecture tedious.

   Synonymedoctrinairedogmaticfinicalfinickyfussyprecisescrupulous

   Antonymecarelesscasualimpreciseinaccuratenegligentsloppy

2. Showing off knowledgeC1informal

   Displaying one's knowledge in a way that is annoying or boring to others.

   Pedantisch

   • He was being pedantic when he corrected my pronunciation.
   • Stop being so pedantic about the exact wording.
   • Her pedantic remarks made everyone uncomfortable.

   Synonymedidacticknow-it-allostentatiouspompouspontificalpretentioussententiousstuffy

   Antonymeconcisehumblemodestsuccinctunassumingunpretentious