nonsensical
Use Nonsensical in a sentence
sɪ 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!
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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nonsense (ˈnɒnsəns) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | something that has or makes no sense; unintelligible language; drivel |
| 2. | conduct or action that is absurd |
| 3. | foolish or evasive behaviour or manners: she'll stand no nonsense |
| 4. | See no-nonsense |
| 5. | things of little or no value or importance; trash |
| —interj | |
| 6. | an exclamation of disagreement |
| nonsensical | |
| —adj | |
| non'sensically | |
| —adv | |
| non'sensicalness | |
| —n | |
| nonsensi'cality | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
No doubt the next one of these nonsensical books will argue that good thoughts generate good outcomes by quantum entanglement.
The name this loosely organized group chose for itself was not entirely nonsensical.
Since all our ideas are expressed in language and mathematics, they become nonsensical when describing metaphysics.
Frederick said the banner was a nonsensical message and that he intended the banner to proclaim his right to say anything at all.
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