fatuous

adjective
UK: /ˈfætʃuəs/
US: /ˈfætʃuəs/

  1. Silly and pointless.

    1. His fatuous comments made everyone roll their eyes.
    2. Don't badger me with fatuous questions when I'm trying to concentrate.

  2. Foolish or inane, especially in an unconscious, complacent manner.

    1. That was a fatuous choice to make at this stage.
    2. The comedian’s fatuous jokes failed to elicit any laughter from the audience.

Synonyms

foolish vacuous inane asinine silly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fatuous" in English means: Silly and pointless., Foolish or inane, especially in an unconscious, complacent manner..

The phonetic transcription of "fatuous" is /ˈfætʃuəs/ in British English and /ˈfætʃuəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fatuous": foolish, vacuous, inane, asinine, silly.

Example usage of "fatuous": "His fatuous comments made everyone roll their eyes.". More examples on the page.