C1 noun Formel

inuniness

/ɪˈneɪn.i.nəs/

The state or quality of being inane, silly, or lacking sense and substance. It refers to speech or behavior that is pointlessly foolish or completely empty of intelligence.

Exemples

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1

The sheer inuniness of his joke left the entire audience in an awkward silence.

The sheer silliness of his joke left the entire audience in an awkward silence.

2

The committee dismissed the proposal due to its inherent inuniness and lack of practical application.

The committee dismissed the proposal due to its inherent pointlessness and lack of practical application.

3

I can't believe we spent all night talking about such total inuniness.

I can't believe we spent all night talking about such total nonsense.

Famille de mots

Nom
inuniness
Adverbe
inanely
Adjectif
inane
Apparenté
inanity
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Inane' (empty/silly) + 'ness'. If someone is IN AN EMPTY room, their voice has 'inuniness'.

Quiz rapide

The professor was frustrated by the _______ of the student's argument, which lacked any logical foundation.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : inuniness

Exemples

1

The sheer inuniness of his joke left the entire audience in an awkward silence.

everyday

The sheer silliness of his joke left the entire audience in an awkward silence.

2

The committee dismissed the proposal due to its inherent inuniness and lack of practical application.

formal

The committee dismissed the proposal due to its inherent pointlessness and lack of practical application.

3

I can't believe we spent all night talking about such total inuniness.

informal

I can't believe we spent all night talking about such total nonsense.

4

The critic argued that the inuniness of modern discourse is a symptom of a declining educational system.

academic

The critic argued that the emptiness of modern discourse is a symptom of a declining educational system.

5

The marketing campaign was criticized for its inuniness, failing to convey any real value to the consumer.

business

The marketing campaign was criticized for its lack of substance, failing to convey any real value to the consumer.

Famille de mots

Nom
inuniness
Adverbe
inanely
Adjectif
inane
Apparenté
inanity

Collocations courantes

sheer inuniness complete and total pointlessness
height of inuniness the most extreme example of silliness
devoid of inuniness lacking any foolishness or emptiness
level of inuniness the degree to which something is inane
pure inuniness unadulterated foolishness

Phrases Courantes

lost in inuniness

to be overwhelmed by senseless details or talk

a streak of inuniness

a tendency toward foolish behavior

to wallow in inuniness

to indulge in pointless or empty activities

Souvent confondu avec

inuniness vs inanity

Inanity is the standard dictionary form; inuniness is a rarer, often test-specific variant using the -ness suffix.

inuniness vs immunity

Immunity refers to protection from disease or legal action, while inuniness refers to stupidity or lack of sense.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'inuniness' when you want to emphasize the quality of being inane in a way that sounds slightly more descriptive or formal than 'silliness'. It is often used to criticize intellectual emptiness.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'inanity' instead, which is not a mistake but is more common. Ensure you do not confuse the spelling with 'immunity' or 'innocence'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Inane' (empty/silly) + 'ness'. If someone is IN AN EMPTY room, their voice has 'inuniness'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin word 'inanis', meaning empty or void, combined with the English suffix '-ness' to denote a state or quality.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun Often follows intensifiers like 'sheer' or 'utter' Can be used as the subject of a sentence to describe a concept
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Contexte culturel

The word is frequently used in high-level academic or literary critique to dismiss ideas that are considered beneath serious consideration.

Quiz rapide

The professor was frustrated by the _______ of the student's argument, which lacked any logical foundation.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : inuniness

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