INANITY Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

inanity

noun

i-ˈna-nə-tē

Definition of inanity

as in insanity

a foolish act or idea quickly realized that her suggestion was an inanity and withdrew it

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as in madness

lack of good sense or judgment the jaw-dropping inanity of the singer's comments on the awards show

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Recent Examples of inanity In fact, Poppick seems determined to prove that submerging yourself in the inanity of the grindset can pay creative dividends. — Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026 Moira was O’Hara in full sketch mode, charging each elaborate costume and line of dialogue with so much inanity the character should never have been believable as a real person. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026 In which SpongeBob and Gary the Snail have a conversation about string cheese, and the Flying Dutchman goes crazy at the sheer inanity of it. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Dec. 2025 The inanity and nihilism is still there, but tinged with something darker and more permanent, a sense that the rules of capitalism changed. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inanity

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Noun

To put my whole psyche, insecurities, anecdotes, family, community, insanity out there in a show in this way.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 July 2026
Colt did not have any signs of insanity, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, Richards said.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of insanity

Noun

The Giants’ 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday, powered by two homers from Jung Hoo Lee and a strong start from Logan Webb, was secondary to the madness that preceded it.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
As in seasons past, episodes will explore the motives potentially lying behind the accused’s madness.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of madness

Noun

Delicate Japanese simplicity prevails while leaving whispers of the original French palatial style—such as distinctive moldings that are unique to the building.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
In general, higher-performing LED systems dominate the top of the ratings, while older halogen designs tend to cluster at the bottom, constrained by lower output and less precise beam control, despite offering advantages in simplicity and cost.

— Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of simplicity

Noun

Pluribus blends grief, absurdity and deep human truths, as Carol does battle with not only the hive-minded ‘others’ who suddenly share all the world’s knowledge and memories, but also with her own isolation.

— Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
This game, and this series, is a microcosm of the absurdities of online baseball discussion.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026