Definitions
- Describing a lack of intelligence or thoughtfulness. - Referring to a lack of substance or depth in an argument or conversation. - Talking about a lack of purpose or meaning in an action or behavior.
- Describing a lack of sincerity or genuineness in a person's words or actions. - Referring to a feeling of emptiness or shallowness in a situation or experience. - Talking about a lack of fulfillment or satisfaction in a goal or achievement.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of something.
- 2Both words can refer to a lack of depth or substance.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a negative quality in a person or situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Vacuousness refers to a lack of intelligence or thoughtfulness, while hollowness refers to a lack of sincerity or genuineness.
- 2Context: Vacuousness is often used in academic or intellectual contexts, while hollowness is more commonly used in emotional or interpersonal contexts.
- 3Connotation: Vacuousness has a more negative connotation, implying a lack of intelligence or thoughtfulness, while hollowness can have a neutral or slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of depth or sincerity.
- 4Usage: Vacuousness is less commonly used than hollowness in everyday language.
Remember this!
Vacuousness and hollowness are synonyms that both describe a lack of something. However, vacuousness refers to a lack of intelligence or thoughtfulness, while hollowness refers to a lack of sincerity or genuineness. Vacuousness is less commonly used than hollowness in everyday language and has a more negative connotation.
