Jejune
adjective
Not interesting, too simple or empty of ideas.
His speech was boring and rather jejune.
Often appears as...
- jejune argument
- jejune conversation
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Not having enough nutrients, lacking nutrition.
A jejune diet can lead to various health problems.
Often appears as...
- jejune diet
- jejune meal
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Medical
adjective
Childlike or immature in behavior or thoughts.
She expressed her disappointment in his jejune behavior at the meeting.
Often appears as...
- jejune behavior
- jejune attitude
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Not interesting, too simple or empty of ideas.
His speech was boring and rather jejune.
Often appears as...
- jejune argument
- jejune conversation
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Not having enough nutrients, lacking nutrition.
A jejune diet can lead to various health problems.
Often appears as...
- jejune diet
- jejune meal
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Medical
adjective
Childlike or immature in behavior or thoughts.
She expressed her disappointment in his jejune behavior at the meeting.
Often appears as...
- jejune behavior
- jejune attitude
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Overly Simple
Use 'jejune' to imply something is too basic or lacks depth, often in intellectual contexts.
The plot of that movie was disappointingly jejune.
Pro Tip 2/3Negatively Boring
'Jejune' often carries a negative connotation, suggesting dullness and unoriginality.
The lecture was jejune— I learned nothing new.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Don't overuse 'jejune'; it could make your own language seem unvaried.
Using 'jejune' repeatedly made his critique seem jejune itself.
Pro Tip 1/3Overly Simple
Use 'jejune' to imply something is too basic or lacks depth, often in intellectual contexts.
The plot of that movie was disappointingly jejune.
Pro Tip 2/3Negatively Boring
'Jejune' often carries a negative connotation, suggesting dullness and unoriginality.
The lecture was jejune— I learned nothing new.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Don't overuse 'jejune'; it could make your own language seem unvaried.
Using 'jejune' repeatedly made his critique seem jejune itself.
Pro Tip 1/3Overly Simple
Use 'jejune' to imply something is too basic or lacks depth, often in intellectual contexts.
The plot of that movie was disappointingly jejune.
Pro Tip 2/3Negatively Boring
'Jejune' often carries a negative connotation, suggesting dullness and unoriginality.
The lecture was jejune— I learned nothing new.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Don't overuse 'jejune'; it could make your own language seem unvaried.
Using 'jejune' repeatedly made his critique seem jejune itself.
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Quote examples
P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
In Henry Adams, I discovered not only the prototype of the modern thinker but also someone who is more interesting: a viper-toothed, puling, supercilious crank, thwarted in ambition, aging gracelessly, mad at the cosmos, and ashamed of his own jejune ideals. He is nevertheless very dear to me.
Quote examples
P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
In Henry Adams, I discovered not only the prototype of the modern thinker but also someone who is more interesting: a viper-toothed, puling, supercilious crank, thwarted in ambition, aging gracelessly, mad at the cosmos, and ashamed of his own jejune ideals. He is nevertheless very dear to me.
Example 1 of 1
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