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fatuous
/ ˈfætjʊəs /
adjective
- complacently or inanely foolish
Derived Forms
- ˈfatuously, adverb
- ˈfatuousness, noun
Other Words From
- fat·u·ous·ly adverb
- fat·u·ous·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of fatuous1
Example Sentences
Wade' until he belatedly realized it wasn't popular, at which point he came up with his fatuous rationale that "everyone wanted it to go back to the states."
And he has persuaded the official Republican Party, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, to parrot his fatuous disclaimer that he will accept it if it's "free and fair."
According to “Live From New York,” Chase appeared as a “fatuous anchorman” in screen tests weeks before the premiere.
As for Vance’s fatuous claim that Trump “worked in a bipartisan way to ensure that Americans had access to affordable care,” you have the right to ask what Vance has been smoking.
Gore we had a strict partisan decision with fatuous reasoning that even they realized should not ever be used in any other case.
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When To Use
What are other ways to say fatuous?
The adjective fatuous describes people or things that are foolish or inane, especially in an unconscious, complacent manner. Do you know when to use fatuous, foolish, silly, inane, stupid, and asinine? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
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