Why “pseudoprofundity” is a great word
PSEUDOPROFUNDITY — [Noun] An illusory or superficial appearance of depth, wisdom, or insight that is in fact pretentious or vacuous. From the combining form pseudo- (from Greek ψευδής, pseudḗs, meaning "false") + profundity (from Latin profunditas, meaning "depth"). Unlike "profundity," which denotes genuine intellectual substance, or "bombast," which traffics in empty, inflated style, pseudoprofundity specifically claims a deceptive, substantive insight it does not possess. It is the cryptic aphorism on a motivational poster, the impenetrable jargon of a corporate mission statement, and the vague, cosmic pronouncement made with solemn eyes—the hollow craft of polishing a void until it reflects a borrowed light, proving our hunger for meaning is so great we will often settle for its convincing counterfeit.