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futile, pointless, empty
/iˈnane/
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Empty of value, purpose or substance.
Examples
Sus promesas resultaron inanes ante la crisis.
Their promises proved futile during the crisis.
La novela satiriza la charla inane de la corte.
The novel satirizes the court’s inane chatter.
El debate terminó en una disputa inane.
The debate ended in an inane dispute.
Perdieron horas en trámites inanes.
They lost hours on pointless paperwork.
La crítica rechazó aquel argumento inane.
The critic rejected that empty argument.
Similar words
fútil
vano
vacuo
insustancial
Meanings
Examples
El debate terminó en una disputa inane.
The debate ended in an inane dispute.
Sus promesas resultaron inanes ante la crisis.
Their promises proved futile during the crisis.
La crítica rechazó aquel argumento inane.
The critic rejected that empty argument.
Perdieron horas en trámites inanes.
They lost hours on pointless paperwork.
La novela satiriza la charla inane de la corte.
The novel satirizes the court’s inane chatter.
Similar words
vano
fútil
insustancial
vacuo
Etymology
From Latin inānis, “empty”.
FAQ
Without useful substance or result.
For weak arguments, promises or tasks.
What tone does inane have?
It sounds formal and sharply critical.
What does inane contrast with?
It contrasts with something substantial or useful.
What is the origin or form of inane?
It comes from Latin inānis, “empty”.
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