Fatuous

/ˈfæʧʊəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Silly and pointless.

His fatuous remarks during the meeting made it clear he had not done his homework on the topic.

Lacking intelligence or reason; foolish.

She couldn't believe he was serious with such a fatuous suggestion.

Marked by complacent foolishness.

The movie was filled with fatuous characters who contributed nothing to the plot.

Devoid of substance; trivial.

The fatuous debates on social media rarely led to meaningful discussions.

From Latin 'fatuus', meaning 'foolish or silly'.

a fatuous remark

A remark that is foolish and shows a lack of judgment.

fatuous grin

A foolish smile that signifies a lack of understanding.

fatuity

The quality of being fatuous; foolishness.

fatuously

In a manner that is foolish or stupid.

Dumb.

Don't be so fatuous, think before you speak!

Airhead.

Stop acting like a total fatuous; it’s not cute.