adjective
- foolish or silly, especially in a self-satisfied way
Examples
- His fatuous grin showed he had no idea how inappropriate his comment was.
- The politician’s fatuous remarks about the crisis angered many voters.
- She made a fatuous attempt to explain quantum physics without any real understanding.
- The movie was full of fatuous dialogue that made the audience cringe.
- His fatuous belief that he could become famous overnight was quickly shattered.
- The committee rejected her fatuous proposal without discussion.