Words for Unwelcome Correction

der Besserwisser — someone who always believes he knows better

der Klugscheißer — vulgar: someone who thinks himself very clever and believes his remarks are very clever

oberlehrerhaft — know-it-all and lecturing, like an old-style senior schoolmaster

The dictionary DWDS marks all three as disparaging. A correction that serves the work is welcome. These words are for a correction that mainly serves the person who makes it.

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