Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vacuous

Adjective

/ˈvakyo͞oəs/

Definition

having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; empty.

Examples

The vacuous expression on his face suggested he wasn’t paying attention.
She found the conversation to be vacuous and uninteresting.
Despite his charming looks, his vacuous nature made it hard to connect with him.

Meaning

The term refers to something that is devoid of meaning, substance, or content, as well as to a person who appears to be shallow or lacking in mental depth.