jejune
/dʒɪˈdʒuːn/
ADJECTIVE
1. Lacking substance or intellectual depth
Having little meaningful content, substance, depth, or nourishment; often describing ideas, arguments, explanations, or works that are superficial or inadequate.
1.1. Superficial or intellectually undeveloped
Describes ideas, arguments, opinions, or understanding that lack depth, complexity, insight, or serious thought.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- profound
- substantial
- insightful
- sophisticated
- thoughtful
Examples
- The committee rejected his jejune analysis of the complex economic problem.
- Her jejune understanding of the subject became apparent during the discussion.
Related Words
- shallowness
- inexperience
- inadequacy
- simplification
- superficiality
1.2. Insufficient or lacking in substance
Describes something that is meager, inadequate, or too limited in content or quantity to meet a particular need.
Synonyms
- inadequate
- insubstantial
- meager
- scant
- deficient
- insufficient
Antonyms
- sufficient
- abundant
- substantial
- ample
- rich
Examples
- The report offered a jejune account of the events and omitted several important details.
- Critics considered the proposal jejune because it provided little practical support for the project.
Related Words
- scarcity
- shortage
- poverty
- deficiency
- deprivation
ADJECTIVE
2. Immature or childish
Displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity, experience, judgment, or sophistication, especially in behavior, attitudes, or ideas.
2.1. Childish or lacking maturity
Describes behavior, remarks, attitudes, or actions that seem immature, simplistic, or characteristic of someone who has not developed mature judgment.
Synonyms
- immature
- juvenile
- puerile
- childish
- adolescent
- naive
Antonyms
- mature
- adult
- sensible
- sophisticated
- grown-up
Examples
- His jejune jokes were inappropriate for such a formal occasion.
- The manager dismissed the jejune remarks as evidence of poor professional judgment.
Related Words
- adolescence
- inexperience
- foolishness
- naivety
- irresponsibility
ADJECTIVE
3. Dull or lacking interest
Lacking excitement, originality, flavor, or stimulating qualities; boring, bland, or uninteresting.
3.1. Boring or uninteresting
Describes books, conversations, performances, experiences, or subjects that fail to attract attention or create interest because they are dull or uninspiring.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- interesting
- engaging
- exciting
- fascinating
- entertaining
- stimulating
Examples
- The lecture was so jejune that several students struggled to stay awake.
- Reviewers described the novel as jejune and lacking any memorable characters.
Related Words
3.2. Bland or lacking flavor and liveliness
Describes food, writing, conversation, or other experiences that lack flavor, vividness, energy, or distinctive character.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The critic found the screenplay jejune, with predictable dialogue and little emotional depth.
- The discussion remained jejune despite the importance of the subject.
Related Words
- flavorlessness
- dullness
- colorlessness
- staleness
- monotony