Simple Definition of sophomoric

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sophomoric

adjective

US, disapproving : having or showing a lack of emotional maturity : foolish and immature
a sophomoric joke
His behavior at the party was sophomoric.

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“Sophomoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/sophomoric. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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