Fatuous
/ˈfætʃuəs/
Fatuous describes something that is foolish or silly, especially in a smug or self-satisfied way.
Examples
- They laughed at the fatuous excuse he gave for being late.
- The film was ruined by fatuous dialogue that insulted the audience's intelligence.
- The politician's fatuous argument was easily dismantled by the journalist.
- His fatuous grin suggested he had no idea how ridiculous he looked.
- She dismissed the comment as another fatuous remark from someone who never listens.
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