Pronunciation: /ˈfætʃuəs/
adjective silly and pointless, showing a lack of intelligence
A1 The fatuous man believed everything he read on the internet.
A2 She made a fatuous decision without thinking about the consequences.
B1 His fatuous remarks were met with laughter from the audience.
B2 The fatuous argument fell apart under closer scrutiny.
C1 The professor was disappointed by the student's fatuous analysis of the text.
C2 Her fatuous behavior at the meeting was seen as unprofessional by her colleagues.
formal The politician's fatuous remarks during the debate were met with criticism from the audience.
informal I can't believe she fell for his fatuous excuses.
slang That guy is so fatuous, he never knows what he's talking about.
figurative Her dreams of becoming a famous actress were nothing but fatuous fantasies.
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