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What is another word for Vacuous? – 181 Vacuous Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    empty hollow vacant void bare barren desolate unfurnished unoccupied idle inactive inert lethargic sluggish apathetic indifferent unresponsive unfeeling insensitive callous hollow-eyed blank expressionless inane foolish silly absurd ridiculous ludicrous comical farcical vacillating indecisive wishy-washy spineless weak feeble frail fragile vapid flat dull insipid bland uninteresting unengaging unentertaining

    Meaning of Vacuous

    The primary meaning of "vacuous" is describing something or someone as empty or lacking in content, substance, or meaning.

    Definitions

    • Showing a lack of intelligence, interest, or thought
    • * Having or showing a lack of ideas, purpose, or enthusiasm
    • * Empty or hollow, especially in a way that is noticeable or unattractive

    Etymology of Vacuous

    The word "vacuous" originates from the Latin "vacuus," meaning "empty" or "void," and has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something or someone as empty or lacking in content.

    Example Uses

    • Her vacuous expression made it difficult to determine what she was thinking.
    • * The movie's vacuous plot and characters left the audience unimpressed.
    • * He gave a vacuous speech, failing to address any of the pressing issues.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    full filled occupied engaged active lively vibrant interesting engaging entertaining stimulating thought-provoking intelligent wise perceptive astute sharp clever bright brilliant insightful profound meaningful substantial significant purposeful enthusiastic passionate dedicated committed

    Related Nouns

    vacuum void emptiness hollowness barrenness desolation idleness inactivity inertia lethargy apathy indifference insensitivity callousness foolishness absurdity ridiculousness ludicrousness comicality farce spinelessness weakness feebleness fragility vapidity dullness insipidity blandness

    Related Verbs

    empty vacate evacuate clear hollow barren desert idle inactive inert lethargic apathetic indifferent unresponsive insensitive callous foolish silly absurd ridiculous ludicrous comical farcical vacillate indecisive wishy-washy weaken feeble fragile vapid dull insipid bland

    Related Adjectives

    empty hollow vacant void bare barren desolate unfurnished unoccupied idle inactive inert lethargic apathetic indifferent unresponsive unfeeling insensitive callous hollow-eyed blank expressionless inane foolish silly absurd ridiculous ludicrous comical farcical vacillating indecisive wishy-washy spineless weak feeble frail fragile vapid flat dull insipid bland