fatuously

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière stupide, absurde ou dénuée de sens ». Décrit des actions ou des propos qui témoignent d'un manque d'intelligence ou de bon sens, souvent avec une nuance de stupidité satisfaite ou prétentieuse.

An adverb meaning "in a foolish, silly, or pointless manner." It describes actions or statements that show a lack of intelligence or good judgment, often with a sense of complacent stupidity.

1. In a foolish or silly mannerC2formal

   In a way that shows a lack of intelligence or good judgment; stupidly.

   de façon stupide

   • He smiled fatuously at the joke, not understanding it.
   • She fatuously believed the obviously false rumor.
   • The politician fatuously ignored the warnings from experts.

   Synonymesdoltishlyfoolishlyinanelymindlesslysenselesslystupidly

   Antonymesjudiciouslyprudentlysensiblywisely