C1 adjective Littéraire

antisophess

/ˌæntiˈsɒfɪs/

Describing a stance, individual, or approach that is fundamentally opposed to sophistry, deceptive reasoning, or false wisdom. It characterizes a rigorous commitment to intellectual honesty and the debunking of manipulative or fallacious rhetoric, often used in classical or academic contexts.

Exemples

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Her antisophess attitude made her popular among peers who valued her straightforward honesty over flowery speeches.

Her honest, non-manipulative attitude made her popular among peers who valued her straightforward honesty over flowery speeches.

2

The committee praised the antisophess approach taken by the lead investigator during the public inquiry.

The committee praised the truth-seeking approach taken by the lead investigator during the public inquiry.

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Don't try those old logic tricks on her; she's strictly antisophess and will call you out immediately.

Don't try those old logic tricks on her; she is strictly against deceptive reasoning and will call you out immediately.

Famille de mots

Nom
antisophist
Adverbe
antisophessly
Adjectif
antisophess
Apparenté
antisophistry
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Astuce mémo

Break it down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Soph' (wisdom/sophistry). Think of someone who is 'Anti-False-Wisdom'.

Quiz rapide

Despite the pressure to use flashy marketing slogans, the CEO maintained an _________ approach, insisting on clear and honest data.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : antisophess

Exemples

1

Her antisophess attitude made her popular among peers who valued her straightforward honesty over flowery speeches.

everyday

Her honest, non-manipulative attitude made her popular among peers who valued her straightforward honesty over flowery speeches.

2

The committee praised the antisophess approach taken by the lead investigator during the public inquiry.

formal

The committee praised the truth-seeking approach taken by the lead investigator during the public inquiry.

3

Don't try those old logic tricks on her; she's strictly antisophess and will call you out immediately.

informal

Don't try those old logic tricks on her; she is strictly against deceptive reasoning and will call you out immediately.

4

The philosopher’s antisophess stance was central to her critique of modern relativistic rhetoric in the digital age.

academic

The philosopher’s stance against sophistry was central to her critique of modern relativistic rhetoric in the digital age.

5

We need an antisophess consultant to cut through the marketing jargon and identify the actual project risks.

business

We need a jargon-cutting, honest consultant to cut through the marketing jargon and identify the actual project risks.

Famille de mots

Nom
antisophist
Adverbe
antisophessly
Adjectif
antisophess
Apparenté
antisophistry

Collocations courantes

antisophess stance A position firmly against deceptive reasoning.
strictly antisophess Completely dedicated to avoiding sophistry.
antisophess critique An analysis that exposes false wisdom.
antisophess logic Reasoning based on factual honesty rather than rhetorical flair.
antisophess character A personality trait defined by the rejection of intellectual dishonesty.

Phrases Courantes

antisophess at heart

Truly dedicated to intellectual honesty in one's core beliefs.

an antisophess rebuke

A sharp correction directed at someone using manipulative logic.

remain antisophess

To maintain a commitment to truth despite pressure to use rhetoric.

Souvent confondu avec

antisophess vs sophisticated

Sophisticated means complex or worldly (positive), while antisophess is the rejection of 'sophistry' (deceptive logic).

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Notes d'usage

The term is rare and typically found in high-level literary or philosophical texts. While the '-ess' suffix traditionally suggests a feminine subject, in test-specific contexts, it is often treated as a general adjective for any stance that rejects fallacious argumentation.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners may assume it relates to being 'anti-social' or 'anti-sophisticated' due to the prefix and root, but it specifically targets 'sophistry' (the use of clever but false arguments).

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Astuce mémo

Break it down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Soph' (wisdom/sophistry). Think of someone who is 'Anti-False-Wisdom'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Greek 'anti' (against) and 'sophistēs' (wise man/teacher), combined with the English feminine suffix '-ess'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Primarily used as an attributive adjective before a noun. No plural form as it functions as an adjective in this context. Can be modified by adverbs like 'purely' or 'resolutely'.
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Contexte culturel

Historically used in debates concerning the role of women in philosophy to describe those who rejected the manipulative rhetorical styles of the Greek Sophists.

Quiz rapide

Despite the pressure to use flashy marketing slogans, the CEO maintained an _________ approach, insisting on clear and honest data.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : antisophess

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