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Synonyms & Similar Words
absurd
foolish
silly
ridiculous
preposterous
laughable
comical
humorous
amusing
entertaining
diverting
foolishness
nonsense
stupidity
mindlessness
thoughtlessness
idiotic
brainless
foolishly
silly
incoherent
meaningless
empty
hollow
vacuous
vacant
vapid
dull
insipid
pointless
purposeless
senseless
fatuous
asinine
obtuse
silly
absurdity
foolishness
ridiculousness
silliness
Meaning of Inane
Lacking in sense or meaning, foolish or absurd
Definitions
- Empty or hollow, devoid of substance or significance
- Stupid or idiotic, lacking in intelligence or common sense
- Lacking in coherence or logic, difficult to understand or take seriously
- Pointless or purposeless, serving no useful or practical function
Example Uses
- The comedian's inane jokes fell flat with the audience, who were expecting something more sophisticated
- The politician's inane remarks about the economy were widely criticized by experts
- The movie's inane plot twists and characters made it difficult to take seriously
- The teacher tried to explain the complex concept in simple terms, but the student's inane questions made it clear they weren't paying attention
- The inane chatter of the talk show host made it hard to focus on the actual topic of discussion
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
intelligent
wise
sensible
rational
logical
coherent
meaningful
substantive
significant
purposeful
thoughtful
considerate
astute
perceptive
discerning
clever
witty
insightful
profound
intelligent
informed
knowledgeable
educated
enlightened
aware
thoughtful