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nonsensical
[non-sen-si-kuhl]
adjective
(of words or language) having little or no meaning; making little or no sense.
A baby's babbling is appealingly nonsensical.
(of behavior, conduct, actions, etc.) foolish, senseless, fatuous, or absurd.
His nonsensical behavior was unusual for such a serious person.
objectionable, impudent, insubordinate.
I refuse to listen to that nonsensical gossip.
of trifling importance or of little or no use.
I've had more than enough of your nonsensical advice!
Other Word Forms
- nonsensically adverb
- nonsensicality noun
- nonsensicalness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of nonsensical1
Example Sentences
Mr Churches told me his return on investment from farming is "about 2 or 3%, which is nonsensical for the hours that you're doing".
The supreme leader also criticised the Trump administration's approach, saying: "The American side in these indirect talks should avoid nonsensical remarks."
Trump told an ABC News reporter that the Declaration of Independence was a "beautiful" statement of "unity," and that nonsensical description got far less ink and airtime.
“From the bottom of my heart, I apologize to absolutely everyone that this hurts. came out of my mouth was nonsensical garbage — I’ve let the Jewish community down and it devastates me,” he added.
He froze and started laughing after one interviewer, Mike Soutar, challenged his nonsensical claims about climate change, including that there was "an increase in climate control" and "the climate zone is depleting".
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