fatuity

/fə'tju:iti/
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fatuity

The clown's fatuity was evident in his oversized shoes and honking nose.

Definition

Noun: 1. Silly or foolish behavior; utter stupidity: The quality or state of being fatuous, characterized by a lack of intelligence, sense, or critical judgment. 2. A foolish or inane remark, action, or idea: A specific instance of fatuous behavior or thought.

Usage
  • The word "fatuity" is a formal and somewhat literary term used to describe profound foolishness that is often complacent, self-satisfied, or vacuously silly. It implies a more profound lack of awareness than simple "silliness."
  • It is typically used as an uncountable noun to describe the general quality of being fatuous (e.g., "the sheer fatuity of the plan").
  • It can also be used as a countable noun to refer to a specific foolish act or statement (e.g., "he uttered one fatuity after another").
Examples
  • The political debate was marked more by fatuity than by substantive policy discussion.
  • She could no longer tolerate the fatuity of her colleague's suggestions.
  • His comment about the economy was a complete fatuity, revealing his ignorance of basic facts.
  • The film's plot was an exercise in fatuity, relying on absurd coincidences and shallow characters.
Advanced Usage
  • "Betray a fatuity": To reveal one's foolishness through words or actions.
    • His attempt to sound intelligent only betrayed his fundamental fatuity on the subject.
  • "Sheer/Utter/Complete fatuity": Used for emphasis to describe something as completely foolish.
    • The proposal was dismissed due to its sheer fatuity.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fatuous (adj): Silly and pointless; exhibiting fatuity.
    • He made a series of fatuous remarks during the meeting.
  • Fatuousness (n): A synonym for "fatuity," meaning the quality of being fatuous.
Synonyms
  • Foolishness: Lack of good sense or judgment.
  • Stupidity: The quality of being stupid.
  • Inanity: Silly or stupid talk or behavior; lack of significance.
  • Absurdity: The quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable.
  • Asininity: Extreme stupidity or foolishness.
Antonyms
  • Wisdom: The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
  • Sagacity: Keen mental discernment and good judgment.
  • Intelligence: The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
  • Sense: Sound practical judgment.
Idioms and Phrases
  • A monument to fatuity: Describing something that serves as a prime example of foolishness.
    • The entire scandal stands as a monument to corporate fatuity and greed.
fatuity

The clown's fatuity was evident in his oversized shoes and honking nose.

Noun
  1. a ludicrous folly
    • the crowd laughed at the absurdity of the clown's behavior

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