inane

 
Pronunciation: /ɪˈneɪn/

adjective

  • lacking sense or meaning; silly: don’t badger people with inane questions

Derivatives

inanely

adverb

inaneness

noun

inanity

Pronunciation: /-ˈanɪti/
noun (plural inanities)

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin inanis 'empty, vain'