meeting of the mindless

The phrase 'meeting of the mindless' humorously criticizes gatherings perceived as lacking in substance or intellectual value.

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Definition

(derogatory, humorous, informal)A gathering where participants are seen as lacking intelligence or contributing nothing meaningful.

I had to sit through another meeting of the mindless at work today.
The debate turned into a meeting of the mindless, with no one offering any valuable insights.

(derogatory, humorous, informal)A social or political event where attendees are perceived as engaging in trivial or nonsensical discussion.

Critics described the conference as a meeting of the mindless, lacking any serious debate.
The town hall was nothing but a meeting of the mindless, with no real solutions discussed.

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