Sophomoric
Adjective
Definition: Showing immaturity or lack of judgment, typically associated with second-year students.
Definition: Relating to or resembling the stereotypical behavior or attitudes of a sophomore in college.
Synonyms: Juvenile, Immature, Puerile
Antonyms: Mature, Sophisticated
- His sophomoric pranks annoyed his classmates.
- The sophomoric behavior of the students during the field trip was inappropriate.
- "Sophomoric" sounds like "sophomore" which is often associated with immaturity in college students.
- Think of the word "moronic" as a synonym for sophomoric, highlighting the lack of judgment and maturity.
Etymology:
The word "sophomoric" is derived from the combination of two terms: "sophomore," meaning a second-year student, and the suffix "-ic," denoting characteristics or qualities. It first appeared in the 1850s in the United States.
Historical Usage:The term "sophomoric" initially referred specifically to the behavior resembling that of a sophomore in college. However, its usage has expanded to encompass any immature behavior or lack of judgment.
Related Idioms:
"Sophomoric humor"
Explanation:Refers to humor or jokes that are considered juvenile or lacking in wit and sophistication.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "sophomoric" with "sophisticated."
Explanation:While these two words sound similar, "sophomoric" and "sophisticated" have opposite meanings. Sophomoric refers to immaturity, while sophisticated implies refinement and knowledge.