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Vacuous

Verb / ˈvækju:ʌs / Another word for vacuous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Vacuous means having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

Synonyms & similar words

inane hollow asinine blank mindless fatuous empty empty-headed mindless thoughtless unintelligent stupid dumb idiotic asinine foolish silly witless dense unthinking irresponsible careless inattentive absent-minded empty hollow blank

Example sentences

  1. She gave a vacuous smile and didn't say anything.
  2. His vacuous response made it clear that he hadn't listened to the question.
  3. The movie was criticized for its vacuous plot and characters.
  4. The politician's speech was full of vacuous promises and empty words.
  5. The teacher was disappointed by the vacuous answers the students gave on the test.

Quotes

  • 'I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.' - Leo Rosten
  • 'The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.' - Isaac Asimov
  • 'The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.' - Socrates

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