without substance

Frequency: 6.28.0 per million words

lacking important or serious content; baseless

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Examples (10)

  • The politician's speech was eloquent but ultimately without substance.
  • Many conspiracy theories are easily debunked because they are without substance.
  • She was tired of dating men who seemed charming but were without substance.
  • The committee found the proposal to be without substance and rejected it.
  • He tried to make serious points, but his arguments remained without substance.
  • The initial report seemed promising, but further investigation revealed it was without substance.
  • Critics argued that the celebrity's latest book was without substance and merely a rehash of old ideas.
  • Be wary of advice that sounds good but is without substance.
  • The legal team demonstrated that the opposing claims were entirely without substance.
  • He felt that his life had become monotonous and without substance.