CEFR C1

vacuous

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

Examples

His vacuous remarks during the meeting made it clear he hadn't prepared.
She gave a vacuous smile, indicating she hadn't understood the complex joke.

Synonyms: empty, blank, mindless, inane, fatuous

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vacuous (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈvækjuəs/

Definition

Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

Examples

His vacuous remarks during the meeting made it clear he hadn't prepared.
She gave a vacuous smile, indicating she hadn't understood the complex joke.
The film was criticized for its vacuous plot and shallow characters.

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