nonsense
noun
words or language having little or no sense or meaning.
nonsensically
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a word derived from
nonsense.
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a word derived from
nonsensical.
nonsensicaladjective(of words or language) having little or no meaning; making little or no sense.
Example Sentences
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He noted nonsensically on X, “AOC can run a mean pick 6—and I can call an audible on a play.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
"Someone came up to me speaking nonsensically, I didn't understand what he was saying," he said.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026
That sentiment was immediately undermined, however, when she waffled nonsensically, seemingly oblivious to how freedom is won in warfare.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2023
And there were the classic “Star Trek” tropes, like Jean-Luc nonsensically going to the Borg cube, when he was likely the least physically capable of the old crew in fighting off the Borg.
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
With that he picked up his lilies, and then with a beckoning wave of his hand went hopping and dancing along the path eastward, still singing loudly and nonsensically.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
