nonsensical

[ non-sen-si-kuhl ]
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adjective
  1. (of words or language) having little or no meaning; making little or no sense: A baby's babbling is appealingly nonsensical.

  2. (of behavior, conduct, actions, etc.) foolish, senseless, fatuous, or absurd: His nonsensical behavior was unusual for such a serious person.

  1. objectionable, impudent, insubordinate: I refuse to listen to that nonsensical gossip.

  2. of trifling importance or of little or no use: I've had more than enough of your nonsensical advice!

Origin of nonsensical

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Other words from nonsensical

  • non·sen·si·cal·ly, adverb
  • non·sen·si·cal·i·ty, non·sen·si·cal·ness, noun

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