English Explanatory Dictionary

armchair psychology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The practice of giving psychological advice, or speculating about a person's mental health, without any qualification to do so.

Word forms

armchair psychology

Etymology

From armchair (unqualified or uninformed yet giving advice) + psychology; or a back-formation from armchair psychologist.

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