1
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
Trump has a complete disregard for laws and expertise, and a unique shamelessness, both of which create fertile soil for inanity.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
The whole sketch blended melodrama with inanity to great effect.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2025
This column started out as The Week in Stupid, a roundup of the jaw-dropping inanities of the last seven days.
—Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025
The conflict is a sustained demonstration of war’s essential inanity.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2025
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
The whole sketch blended melodrama with inanity to great effect.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2025
This column started out as The Week in Stupid, a roundup of the jaw-dropping inanities of the last seven days.
—Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025
The conflict is a sustained demonstration of war’s essential inanity.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inanity
Noun
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Kittle’s defense attorney revealed his client is a paranoid schizophrenic and was previously found not guilty on prior charges by reason of insanity.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For all his insanity, his base is energized, and behind him.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
30 July 2025
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But rather than capturing the madness of the era, Lee drowns in sub-Scorsese excess, confusing saying a lot of things bluntly with saying something meaningful.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
16 Aug. 2025
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There appears to be a method to the madness in Minnesota.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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New providers decoupled payments from banks, focusing on speed, simplicity and APIs.—
Mustafa Khanwala,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Despite its make-do simplicity, bulldog gravy is delicious when made with flavorful fat, such as from smoky bacon.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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To illustrate the absurdity of adhering too closely to genre conventions, Galloway describes a plot about an innocent girl who winds up in a strange town.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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Drama, laughs, and a healthy dose of absurdity ensue.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Inanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inanity. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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