Do you know the difference between being a "know it" all and knowledgeable?

Question

If you want the 10 points don't give me the stupid answer...

Answer 1

a 'know it all' shows off what they know while someone who is knowledgeable simply informs when asked

Answer 2

What a good question.
I've always maintained that I am knowledgeable, and not a "know it all" because I know the difference between ears and a mouth.
A "know it all" gives the answer, having not been asked. A knowledgeable person will either wait to be asked, or will give the information to the other person in such a way as to give the impression of being helpful, and not for self glorification.
Of course, this is all my own opinion. But I hope it helps.

Answer 3

My opinion of a "no it all" is my brother-in-law. He's an A** and THINKS he knows everything about everything. Knowledgeable is when you read up on or learn about a certain subject. Being Stupid and being Ignorant are also two different things. Being stupid - you can't figure anything out. Ignorant is because you just have not learned about it yet but you are capable of doing so.

Answer 4

Someone who is knowledgeable will look at the question and try to understand it before answering it.

They will also give other people a chance to answer at least some of the questions.

a 'know it all' does not care what you think. They will just rudely interupt with what they thing - whether they have thought it through or not. They also do not like giving anybody else a chance to say anything.

Answer 5

well, a "know it all" is somebody who knows enough about the situation or place they are in to succeed, but the problem is that the cost of their success often has a negative effect upon others, whereas it often occurs that opinions and knowledge on a topic or situation will be disregarded, or dismissed regardless of right or wrong. Being knowledgeable is knowing enough about a situaiton or field of work or study to make sound decisions that have a positive effect upon the decision maker and all other individuals involved in the knowledgable persons decision.

Answer 6

A person who is a "know it all" thinks he knows everything and doesn't hesitate to share his "knowledge," whether others want to hear it or not. A person who is knowledgable may know a lot, but doesn't throw it around. I've heard it said that the more a person knows, the more he realizes he does not know.

Answer 7

Someone who is knowledgeable knows many things about various different topics and volunteers the information when asked. Know it alls only seem to know things about a few specific subjects and cram the information in your face constantly with an air of superiority

Answer 8

A knowledgeable person can answer honestly on quite a few questions. A know it all will lie through their teeth to convince you of what they think is the right answer.

Answer 9

A know it all never admits he is wrong. A knowledgeable person looks up answers. Librarians are knowledgable.

Answer 10

A 'know it all' has to let everyone else know that they know it all (usually, they in fact know very little - they just like to sound as though they are intellegent). A knowledgeable person knows a lot 'stuff' but doesn't brag about it, they just use their knowledge appropriately.

Answer 11

A "know it all" is someone who always has to be right, always has to "prove" that they know more than anyone else. A know it all is often someone who has a great deal of pride in themselves. They make me want to grab a pin and burst their balloon of self-importance.

"Knowledgeable" is someone who is highly educated but who doesn't have to prove anything to anybody. I have a neighbor who has a PhD in chemistry and is a university professor. However, she doesn't think that she is better than us lesser mortals. She is knowledgeable but is not a know it all.