adj.
Definition: 1. smugly, complacently, and unconsciously foolish and inane; displaying clear lack of intelligence; 2. without reality--illusory
Synonyms: asinine, imbecile, ludicrous, moronic, vacuous, delusive, stupid, foolish, unreal
Antonyms: brilliant, intelligent, smart, wise, knowing
Sample Sentences:
Your hopes of manning a space shuttle are fatuous; you don't even have a college degree.
I couldn't believe his fatuous statement to the press; he must either be deranged or the stupidest person I've ever seen.
Usage:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1224578/MELANIE-PHILLIPS-Fatuous-dangerous-utterly-irresponsible--Nutty-professor-whos-distorting-truth-drugs.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2083421/Facebook-Tweets-iPads-How-Absolutely-Fatuous-says-Joanna-Lumley.html
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Fatuous describes a lack of awareness of how stupid one's comments or actions are. In the second meaning, a fatuous person may be deluded by some idea or hope.
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