
Inane
Conversational Use
Use 'inane' when critiquing something that lacks depth or thoughtfulness, especially in casual talk.
Their inane banter didn't contribute to the discussion at all.
Informal Contexts
'Inane' fits better in informal settings; using it in formal writings or speeches might seem out of place.
The group's inane jokes made the long drive more bearable.
Non-personal Use
Using 'inane' for things, not people, avoids directly calling someone foolish, which can be rude.
The movie was filled with inane dialogues.
Compare with
AbsurdAsinineBrainlessFatuousFoolishNonsensicalPointlessSenselessSillyVapid
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