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inane

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌɪˈneɪn// UK //ɪnˈeɪn// inane

adj. stupid or silly in a way that is annoying. You use this to describe things that are not worth thinking about because they are so boring or empty.

adj. stupid, silly, or foolish in a way that is irritating or trivial. Often used to describe speech, ideas, or activities that lack any real value or intelligence.


SIMPLE

The movie was full of inane jokes that nobody laughed at.

CONTEXTUAL

The politician's speech was criticized for being inane, as it focused on minor details rather than the actual issues facing the country.

COMPLEX

The novel's plot is criticized for its inane subplots, which distract from the central narrative and fail to provide any meaningful character development.

Synonyms
Origin

From Latin inānis (“empty, vain, useless”), of unknown origin.

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