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fatuous adj

Fatuous means foolish or silly. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of fatuous

  • foolish or silly

Usage examples of fatuous

The proposal was dismissed as fatuous because it ignored cost, time, and basic physics.

It was fatuous to claim that the bridge was safe simply because it looked sturdy from a distance.

His fatuous grin during the serious announcement made him look foolish rather than confident.

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