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Inane

Lacking sense or meaning; silly, foolish, or pointless.

adjective
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Imagine This

The insane boy made many foolish jokes in class while the teacher was speaking.

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Sounds Like

ih-NAYN

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Looks Like

Insane (crazy)

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Remember This

Related noun: 'inanity' (meaning silliness or emptiness of ideas). Be careful not to confuse 'inane' with 'insane'.

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Other Forms

inanitynoun
inanelyadverb
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Connect With

absurdity, silliness, vacuity, nonsensicality, pointless remarks

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Note

Inane describes remarks, questions, or ideas that are silly or pointless; it is usually directed at speech rather than at people. Use sparingly in formal writing; it carries a strong negative connotation and can imply a lack of substance.

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