know-it-all
Example Sentences
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In a 2015 biography, author Ashlee Vance described Musk as "a confrontational know-it-all" with an "abundant ego".
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Volker Beck, president of the German-Israeli Society, labelled Steinmeier's comments on the war "grossly inappropriate" and said they displayed a "smug know-it-all attitude".
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
I offered that information with an apology, since nobody wants to come off as a know-it-all; however, matching shows with the right streaming service is part of a TV critic’s job these days.
From Salon • Dec. 10, 2025
The idea was to put to rest any worry that she might parade in like a know-it-all.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
This time, it was the smug, know-it-all smile on his lips.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
