vacuous

• Qualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui manque d'intelligence, de pensée ou de sens ; vide d'esprit ou dénué de contenu, souvent de manière creuse ou insignifiante.

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.

   vide d'esprit

   • 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.

   Synonymesblankbrainlessemptyempty-headedfatuousfoolishinanemindlessstupidunthinkingvacantvapid

   Antonymesastuteinsightfulintelligentpenetratingperceptiveprofoundthoughtful

2. Empty or meaninglessC1formal

   Having no content, value, or significance.

   Vide de sens

   • 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.

   Synonymesblankdevoidemptyfatuoushollowinanemeaninglesssenselessvacantvoid

   Antonymesmeaningfulprofoundsignificantsubstantivethoughtful