inanity

[ ih-nan-i-tee ]

noun

, plural in·an·i·ties

1. lack of sense, significance, or ideas; silliness.
2. something inane.
3. shallowness; superficiality.

inanity

/ ɪˈnænɪtɪ /

noun

1. lack of intelligence or imagination; senselessness; silliness
2. a senseless action, remark, etc
3. archaic.
   emptiness

Word History and Origins

Origin of inanity¹

From the Latin word inānitās, dating back to 1595–1605. See inane, -ity

Example Sentences

When her younger self goes on a talk show, her inanities get the kind of rapturous applause that means her fans don’t care what she says.

From Los Angeles Times

It too pokes fun at the inanity of some podcasts, and it tries to weave a comedic pep into its pathos.

From New York Times

This was the era of “defund the police” and other radical inanities.

From Los Angeles Times

They misquoted him to his face, misrepresented his work, and spouted cocksure inanities showing with every word that, scientifically speaking, they have no idea what they’re talking about.

From Los Angeles Times

I’ll admit I still did, at least for some of this swaggering inanity.

From New York Times