Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sophomoric

adjective

/sɒf.əˈmɔːr.ɪk/

Definition

Characteristic of or relating to a sophomore, especially in being overconfident or immature.

Examples

His sophomoric comments during the meeting showed he hadn’t considered the complexities of the issue.
Although she was bright, her sophomoric behavior made her peers doubt her professionalism.

Meaning

Sophomoric describes a stage of development where a person, typically a student in the second year of college, exhibits a lack of maturity and an inflated sense of confidence.