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armchair psychologist

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɑːm.t͡ʃɛə saɪkɒləd͡ʒɪst/

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noun

Meaning 1

One who gives psychological advice or speculates about a person's mental health without any qualification to do so.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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History

Etymology

From armchair (“unqualified or uninformed yet giving advice”, adjective) + psychologist.