How do you spell Fatuous?
Correct spelling
fatuous
Remember Latin 'fatuus' - fat-u-ous keeps the double 'u' from foolish origins
Why is fatuous spelled this way?
From Latin fatuus, foolish. Something fatuous is pointlessly foolish — silliness without the charm of wit.
Common misspellings of fatuous
fatiousfatuiousfatous
Example
His fatuous comments during the serious meeting only highlighted his complete lack of awareness.