nonsensical

[non-sen-si-kuhl]

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.

3. objectionable, impudent, insubordinate.

   I refuse to listen to that nonsensical gossip.

4. 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

nonsense + -ical

Example Sentences

His hunger for meaning is palpable, so loved ones can either stand by his side or lose Ron entirely to this nonsensical mission.

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All this sequel had to be was a Nine Inch Nails-scored mood, but pre-chewed ideas about sentience and AI, coupled with a nonsensical plot, turn it into a chore.

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And yet because he is a Puerto Rican who sings in Spanish, conservative talking heads must project outrage and offer listeners nonsensical objections.

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And for the observant, yes, this ad is basically nonsensical.

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The government gave some ground following the committee's description of the rules which penalise benefit claimants as "nonsensical".

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Related Words

• ridiculous 
• senseless 
• silly 
• stupid