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fatuous

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore F words

silly and pointless in a self-satisfied way

Word origin: From Latin fatuus, foolish.

In a sentence

Fatuous in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing fatuous in a sentence.

The committee dismissed his fatuous proposal without serious discussion.

His fatuous grin and empty reassurances did nothing to calm the worried investors.

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Usage & nuance

Using “fatuous” well

Fatuous means foolish in a smug, self-satisfied way, not merely mistaken. The added note of complacency distinguishes it from a simple lack of intelligence.

Common questions

Questions about “fatuous

Fatuous (adjective) means silly and pointless in a self-satisfied way
Here is fatuous used in an example sentence: "The committee dismissed his fatuous proposal without serious discussion." Another example: "His fatuous grin and empty reassurances did nothing to calm the worried investors."
Common synonyms for fatuous include inane, vacuous, asinine.
Antonyms of fatuous include sensible, astute, judicious.
Clusters with inane, vacuous, and asinine in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms sensible, astute, and judicious mark the contrast.
Yes. Fatuous is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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