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fatuous | modicum |

As an adjective fatuous

is obnoxiously stupid, vacantly silly, content in one's foolishness.

As a noun modicum is

a small, modest or trifling amount.

fatuous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Obnoxiously stupid, vacantly silly, content in one's foolishness.
    • To compare the intelligence levels of men and women is itself fatuous .

    Usage notes

    * Refers especially to foolishness and disregard of reality.

    Synonyms

    * (obnoxiously stupid) childish, imbecilic, inane, insipid, puerile

    Related terms

    * fatuity * fatuously * fatuousness * infatuate

    modicum

    English

    Noun

    (modica)
  • A small, modest or trifling amount.
    • Unable to garner even a modicum of support for his plan, he conceded to follow the others.

    Synonyms

    * (a small amount) iota, jot, tittle * See also .