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empty-headed

American  
[emp-tee-hed-id] / ˈɛmp tiˈhɛd ɪd /

adjective

  1. lacking intelligence or knowledge; foolish; brainless.


empty-headed British  

adjective

  1. lacking intelligence or sense; frivolous

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of empty-headed

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

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But “no-brainer” takes on a dual meaning when it comes to “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2,” a laughably cheesy, empty-headed follow-up that makes the mediocre prior film shine in comparison.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

The band’s newer songs, such as the prowling “2001” and delirious “2am,” stretched as empty-headed dance tunes, were anchored by Philippakis’s lively delivery.

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2022

“You spend half an hour doing this and you get to a very empty-headed place,” he said.

From New York Times • May 31, 2018

He had exactly the right level of empty-headed neediness to play Lost’s ostensible protagonist.

From The Guardian • Jan. 17, 2017

"You witless weed! You empty-headed hamster! You stupid glob of glue!"

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

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