(pronounced jih-JOON)
Meaning: This adjective is a formal word often used as a synonym of juvenile to describe things (such as behaviours, attitudes, etc.) that are immature, childish, or simplistic. It can also mean uninteresting or boring.
Origin: This term comes to us from the word ‘jejunus’ which is Latin for hungry or meagre. When English speakers first used jejune back in the 1600s, they applied it in ways that mirrored the meaning of its Latin root. However, it is speculated that this word got its current meaning when people confused it with the look-alike French word jeune ‘which means young.
Usage: Monica made jejune remarks about life and art at the party.
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