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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.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell fatuous?+
The correct spelling is "fatuous". Remember Latin 'fatuus' - fat-u-ous keeps the double 'u' from foolish origins
Is it fatious or fatuous?+
The correct spelling is "fatuous", not "fatious".

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