nonsensical
Americanadjective
-
(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
- nonsensicality noun
- nonsensically adverb
- nonsensicalness noun
Etymology
Origin of nonsensical
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The language of manifesting your dreams into reality might sound nonsensical or contrived, but to JOP, his magical thinking became his saving grace.
From Los Angeles Times
So to pull the rug from under him, having made signings on the manager's recommendation, would seem nonsensical.
From BBC
"Someone came up to me speaking nonsensically, I didn't understand what he was saying," he said.
From BBC
Some security experts described the justification as spurious and nonsensical and said offshore wind is key to ensuring grid reliability and meeting broader U.S. energy goals.
From Los Angeles Times
He also said he criticised Russia in his speech and said the notion he was doing what Russia wanted was "provably nonsensical."
From BBC
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
