Dunning-kruger

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  1. 1
    Synonym of Dunning-Kruger effect. uncountable

    "So while in the throes of Dunning-Kruger and Advanced Beginnerism, they're being given Expert-sounding titles and told that they're rock stars and ninjas by recruiters, especially in today's economy."

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dunning-kruger effect

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""It's only been three months, and Tom is saying he's fluent in French already." "Nah, he's just at the summit of Mount Stupid." "Mount what?" "Look up the Dunning-Kruger effect.""

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