English Dictionary

Definition of “inanity

inanity (ɪˈnænɪtɪPronunciation for inanity

Definitions

noun

  1. lack of intelligence or imagination; senselessness; silliness
  2. a senseless action, remark, etc
  3. archaic emptiness

Usage examples

  • The slogans paraded through his mind to the sound of their boots with hollow inanity.
    Appiganesi, Lisa, Dreams of Innocence (1994)
  • In fact, most such slogans on display in the UK seem to read'Make tea, not war' - which amounts to the same kind of dull inanity.
    Spiked (2003)
  • The dog is, of course, the barometer for measuring stupidity and inanity on TV.
    Globe and Mail (2003)
  • Sometimes the sheer inanity of politicians is truly awesome.
    Times, Sunday Times (2001)
  • Perhaps they are dyslexic, autistic, shy to the point of inanity , never went to school.
    Alexander Masters, STUART: A Life Backwards (2005)

Browse dictionary