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ul-truh-krep-uh-DAIR-ee-uhn · noun, adjective

ultracrepidarian

A person who gives opinions on subjects beyond their knowledge; or relating to such opinions.

Where the word comes from

From Latin ultra crepidam, “beyond the sandal,” in a story about a shoemaker who criticized a painting beyond his expertise.

In a sentence

“The panel invited specialists so the discussion would not drift into ultracrepidarian guesswork.”

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Merriam-Webster dictionary entry for ultracrepidarian