fatuous — silly and pointless; lacking intelligence or substance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: silly and pointless; lacking intelligence or substance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfætʃuəs/
Korean meaning: 어리석고 무의미한, 지성이나 실질적 내용이 없는
Korean pronunciation: **패**츄어스
Example Sentences
- The politician's fatuous promise to give everyone a pet unicorn lost him the election.
- Her fatuous belief that she could learn rocket science in one day was quickly shattered.
- The movie star's fatuous decision to wear a winter coat to the beach party became a meme.
fatuous
ADJECTIVE//ˈfætʃuəs//
silly and pointless; lacking intelligence or substance
A businessman makes a fatuous proposal to sell ice to penguins
His fatuous theories sound quite vacuous!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fatuus' meaning 'foolish' or 'insipid,' which is of uncertain origin but possibly related to 'fari' (to speak). The word entered English in the 17th century through French influence.
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📝Examples
“The politician's fatuous promise to give everyone a pet unicorn lost him the election.”
“Her fatuous belief that she could learn rocket science in one day was quickly shattered.”
“The movie star's fatuous decision to wear a winter coat to the beach party became a meme.”
“His fatuous attempts at appearing intellectual only revealed his ignorance.”
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