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vacuous

1 of 1adjective
/ˈvækjuəs/
Forms:more vacuous,most vacuous
1

lacking in intelligence, substance, or meaningful content

C2
  • The movie received criticism for its vacuous plot, lacking depth and meaningful storytelling.
  • Her vacuous response to the complex question revealed a lack of understanding of the subject.
  • The vacant expression on his face made him appear vacuous, as if he wasn't fully engaged in the conversation.
  • The professor was unimpressed with the vacuous essays submitted by some students, noting a lack of critical analysis.
  • The book received negative reviews for its vacuous characters and shallow exploration of the central theme.
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