Word of the Day: Soi-disant

Can you pronounce soi-disant?

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Today's Word Brought to You By adjective 1. Self-styled; so-called. Today's Word Brought to You By Nautilus Has Unique Stories You Can't Find Anywhere Else If you love discovering mind-blowing facts, Nautilus is for you. Each free newsletter brings surprising science stories, quirky discoveries, and jaw-dropping facts that will keep you hooked. From the unusual to the unexpected, Nautilus satisfies your curiosity and expands your thinking. Sign up today and dive into the hidden wonders of science with every issue! Subscribe Now "The soi-disant social media expert had only 100 followers on Instagram." "Her soi-disant expertise in cryptocurrency didn't prevent her from losing money on the latest coin." "Our restaurant's soi-disant master chef had never worked in a professional kitchen before coming here." French, mid-18th century Have you ever come across someone who pretends to have credentials they didn't earn? You might hear this adjective used to describe them as a "soi-disant expert." The French term translates literally as "oneself" ("soi") "saying" ("disant"). ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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