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

Yates was eventually found not guilty by reason of insanity and remains committed to a state mental health facility.

— Deborah Becker, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026
Ulrich plays the enigmatic and manipulative cult leader, who pleads insanity and claims to be taking his commands directly from God.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of insanity

Noun

It’s been a classic staple over decades of British comedy, which from Basil Fawlty to David Brent has rejoiced in puncturing pomposity to reveal idiocy and incompetence.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
The school board’s radical idiocy does not negate the state’s obligation to think about the longer haul — specifically, the structurally unbalanced budgets facing Chicago Public Schools as far as the eye can see.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of idiocy

Noun

The simplicity of the fire and forget mechanism allows its operators to launch large drone swarms to carry out coordinated attacks.

— Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
Protect Responsive Performance Responsive performance is a usability principle teams should not sacrifice for visual simplicity.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of simplicity

Noun

In the special, Ahdoot takes on post-breakup fitness, foodie culture, dating, family and the absurdity of becoming a minor celebrity to children.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
Instead, the museum focuses on language, relationships, self-mockery, and life’s absurdities, with rakija served to visitors as the ultimate symbol of Balkan resilience.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026