1. the quality or characteristic of being donnish; pedantic or overly scholarly behavior or manner, especially in a way that is detached from practical concerns.
Usage: chiefly British; often used to describe the mannerisms or attitudes of university dons or academics

Examples

• His donnishness made him ill-suited for business negotiations.
• The professor's donnishness was evident in his obsession with obscure historical details.
• She criticized the donnishness of academic writing that ignored real-world applications.
• His donnishness and detachment from everyday life amused his more practical colleagues.
• The donnishness of the department was reflected in its focus on theory over implementation.