Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fatuous
Adjective
/ˈfætʃ.u.əs/
Definition
Silly and foolish, lacking real significance.
Examples
- Making fatuous remarks in serious discussions can derail the conversation.
- His fatuous behavior during the meeting annoyed his colleagues.
- The movie was filled with fatuous plot twists that failed to engage the audience.
Meaning
Describes someone or something that is devoid of intelligence and is often trivial or nonsensical.
Synonyms
- Foolish
- Inane
- Vacuous
- Simpleminded
- Absurd
