inanity

[ɪˈnanəti]

inanity Definition

• 1. lack of sense, significance, or ideas; silliness
• 2. something that is inane

Using inanity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inanity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The inanity of the movie made it difficult to watch.

• Example

  I can't believe he said something so full of inanity.

• Example

  The inanity of their argument was obvious to everyone else in the room.

inanity Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inanity

• foolishness
• stupidity
• nonsense
• absurdity
• ridiculousness

Antonyms for inanity

• sense
• intelligence
• wisdom

Phrases with inanity

• utter inanity

  complete and total lack of sense or intelligence

  Example

  His speech was filled with utter inanity, making it hard for anyone to take him seriously.

• inanity plea

  a legal defense claiming that the defendant was not mentally responsible for their actions due to a lack of mental capacity

  Example

  The defendant's lawyer entered an inanity plea, arguing that his client was not mentally capable of understanding the consequences of his actions.

• inanity clause

  a provision in a contract that is considered to be absurd or nonsensical

  Example

  The contract included an inanity clause that stated the company would not be held responsible for any damages caused by a meteor strike.

Origins of inanity

from Latin 'inanitas', meaning 'emptiness'

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Summary: inanity in Brief

The term 'inanity' [ɪˈnanəti] refers to a lack of sense, significance, or ideas, often characterized by silliness or foolishness. It is used to describe something that is absurd or ridiculous, as in 'The inanity of the movie made it difficult to watch.' 'Inanity' can also be used in legal contexts, such as an 'inanity plea,' which claims that the defendant was not mentally responsible for their actions.