vacuous

• Bezeichnet jemanden oder etwas, dem Geist, Verstand oder Inhalt fehlt; geistlos, ausdruckslos oder bedeutungslos.

Describes someone or something that lacks intelligence, thought, or meaning; empty-headed or pointless.

1. Lacking intelligence or thoughtC1formal

   Showing a lack of thought, intelligence, or substance; empty-minded.

   Geistlos

   • His vacuous stare suggested he wasn't listening at all.
   • The article was filled with vacuous statements and no real analysis.
   • She gave a vacuous smile, not understanding the joke.

   Synonymeblankbrainlessemptyempty-headedfatuousfoolishinanemindlessstupidunthinkingvacantvapid

   Antonymeastuteinsightfulintelligentpenetratingperceptiveprofoundthoughtful

2. Empty or meaninglessC1formal

   Having no content, value, or significance.

   Leer oder bedeutungslos

   • The politician's speech was vacuous and failed to address any real issues.
   • They engaged in vacuous small talk for hours.
   • The movie was entertaining but ultimately vacuous.

   Synonymeblankdevoidemptyfatuoushollowinanemeaninglesssenselessvacantvoid

   Antonymemeaningfulprofoundsignificantsubstantivethoughtful