Definition

The state of being empty or lacking in thought or meaning.

Example

The vacuousness of his argument made it hard to take him seriously.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the vacuousness in some reality TV shows?

Yeah, it’s like they don’t even try to have real conversations.

Exactly! It makes me wonder if people actually enjoy that kind of content.

I guess some do, but I prefer shows with more depth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vacuousness → It is formed from "vacuus" (from Latin, meaning empty) and "-ness" (a suffix indicating a state or quality). The word "vacuousness" refers to the state of being empty or lacking in content, particularly in terms of thought or intelligence.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vacuus' meaning empty, and remember that 'vacuousness' describes a state of emptiness, especially in ideas or thoughts.

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