fatuous
UK: ˈfætʃ.u.əs | US: ˈfætʃ.u.əs
adj. silly or pointless in a way that lacks intelligence
adj. foolish or inane, often to the point of being irritating
The word "fatuous" comes from the Latin fatuus, meaning "foolish" or "silly." The suffix -ous is an English adjectival ending derived from Latin -osus, indicating "full of" or "having the quality of." Thus, "fatuous" literally means "full of foolishness." The term has retained its pejorative connotation, often describing behavior or remarks that are not just silly but also annoyingly devoid of sense.
His fatuous remarks during the meeting made everyone cringe.
The politician’s fatuous promises were quickly dismissed by the public.
She rolled her eyes at his fatuous attempt at humor.
The movie’s plot was so fatuous that I couldn’t take it seriously.
Don’t waste time on fatuous arguments that lead nowhere.