Synonyms

nonsensical

American

[non-sen-si-kuhl] / nɒnˈsɛn sɪ kəl /

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

nonsensicality noun
nonsensically adverb
nonsensicalness noun

Etymology

Origin of nonsensical

nonsense + -ical

Example Sentences

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I struggle to make sense of the nonsensical scene in front of me while I try to ignore Gran’s gaze, which is raking all over me.

From Literature

The tools returned AI flags regardless of input -- even for nonsensical text.

From Barron's

If you have fingers of fury, you might have experienced more nonsensical word salads lately.

From The Wall Street Journal

Posted daily on TikTok, the nonsensical one minute-long episodes featuring this juicy cast have attracted hundreds of millions of viewers in a matter of weeks.

From BBC

“Archer’s constant legal issues and flailing business operations have left it no choice but to resort to invented nonsensical theories,” Spiro said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

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