fatuous
/ˈfætʃ.u.əs/
CEFR level C2Topic ThinkingWord #7295 in the learning path
愚蠢而自以为是的
Definitions
adj. Foolish and unreasonable, often with misplaced confidence
愚蠢而自以为是的
Example
His fatuous suggestion was to water plants with lemonade.
他竟自以为是地提议用柠檬汽水浇花。
The fatuous assumption that technology alone can solve poverty ignores the importance of education and effective governance.
认为单靠技术就能解决贫困的愚蠢假设，忽视了教育和有效治理的重要性。
Collocations
- a fatuous remark
- a fatuous argument
- a fatuous assumption
Word family
- fatuously (adv.)
- fatuousness (n.)
Synonyms
- foolish
- inane
- silly
Antonyms
- sensible
Usage tip
正式且贬义，常批评言论或想法愚蠢而自满。
FAQ
- What does fatuous mean?
- Foolish and unreasonable, often with misplaced confidence
- How is fatuous pronounced?
- UK /ˈfætʃ.u.əs/, US /ˈfætʃ.u.əs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
