fatuity

noun

Meaning

Foolishness or a lack of intelligence that is often accompanied by a sense of self-satisfaction.

Examples

The sheer fatuity of the plan left the committee members speechless.
He realized the fatuity of his earlier remarks once the facts were presented.

Synonyms: silliness, folly, idiocy, inanity

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fatuity

noun

Pronunciation: /fəˈtjuːɪti/

Definition

Foolishness or a lack of intelligence that is often accompanied by a sense of self-satisfaction.

Examples

The sheer fatuity of the plan left the committee members speechless.
He realized the fatuity of his earlier remarks once the facts were presented.
Critics often point to the fatuity of reality television as a sign of declining cultural standards.

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