bookishness

/'bukiʃnis/

Thân thiện

A student's bookishness is evident in her quiet corner of the library.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Exaggerated studiousness; a quality of being devoted to reading and studying to an excessive or impractical degree: "Bookishness" refers to a strong, often overly academic, interest in books and learning, sometimes implying a lack of practical experience or worldliness.
   • A manner or style characterized by formal, academic, or pedantic knowledge: It can describe speech, writing, or behavior that is heavily influenced by book learning rather than real-life application.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • His bookishness made him an excellent scholar, but he struggled with social interactions.
  • The professor's bookishness was evident in her precise, formal language and constant literary references.

Advanced Usage

• "A certain bookishness": Used to describe a noticeable but not overwhelming trait of being studious or academic.

  • There was a certain bookishness about her that made her seem older than her years.

• "To be accused of bookishness": Implies that one's focus on academic knowledge is seen as a negative trait, a weakness or impracticality.

  • His practical suggestions were dismissed due to his perceived bookishness.

Variants and Related Words

• Bookish (adj): Fond of reading and studying; more acquainted with books than with real life.

  • He had a bookish demeanor.

• Bookworm (n): A person who is devoted to reading.

  • She was a total bookworm, always found in the library.

Synonyms

• Pedantry: Excessive concern with minor details and formal rules, especially in learning.
• Erudition: Extensive knowledge acquired chiefly from books.
• Studiousness: The quality of being diligent in study.

Antonyms

• Worldliness: Experience and knowledge of practical human affairs.
• Pragmatism: A practical, matter-of-fact approach.

Related Phrases

• Ivory tower bookishness: A phrase criticizing an academic focus that is detached from the practical concerns of everyday life.
  • The policy failed because it was born from ivory tower bookishness, not real-world understanding.

Học thuật

Noun

1. exaggerated studiousness