Fatuous

Meanings

1. Silly and pointless
2. Devoid of intelligence
3. Vacuously complacent

Example Sentences

• "The politician's fatuous remarks about the flood victims drew widespread criticism."
• "His fatuous grin suggested he had no idea how serious the situation was."
• "The committee rejected the fatuous proposal without even putting it to a vote."

Etymology

From Latin 'fatuus' (foolish, insipid, silly). In Roman mythology, 'Fatuus' was a form of the rustic god Faunus associated with foolish speech. Related to 'infatuated' — made foolish by love.

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