Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

intellectually-bankrupt

Adjective

/ɪn.təˈlɛk.tʃu.ə.li ˈbæŋ.krʌpt/

Definition

Devoid of intellectual substance or value; lacking in knowledge, critical thinking, or creativity.

Examples

After the controversial decision, many critics labeled the approach as intellectually-bankrupt.
The lack of fresh ideas in the conference left attendees feeling intellectually-bankrupt.
His arguments seemed intellectually-bankrupt, relying more on emotion than logic.

Meaning

The term describes a state where an individual or group has exhausted their capacity for original thought or innovation, leading to a poverty of ideas or intellectual resources.