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View usage for: (nɒnsensɪkəl) adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If you say that something is nonsensical, you think it is stupid, ridiculous, or untrue. [disapproval] It seemed to me that Sir Robert's arguments were nonsensical. There were no nonsensical promises about reviving the economy. Synonyms: senseless, crazy [informal], silly, ridiculous More Synonyms of nonsensical nonsensical in American English (nɑnˈsɛnsɪkəl) adjective unintelligible, foolish, silly, absurd, etc. Derived forms nonsensically (nonˈsensically) adverb nonsensicalness (nonˈsensicalness) noun or nonˌsensiˈcality (nɑnˈkæləti) Examples of 'nonsensical' in a sentencenonsensical Different languages have cultural references that seem nonsensical to outsiders.The plot is totally nonsensical but is played at such a thrilling pace that it barely matters.His vile temper is aimed at the baroque plots and nonsensical script.And the plot is as nonsensical as it is shallow.The characters are often equally nonsensical.It seems nonsensical to ask, yet house builders are being told to solve the sort of equation that any naturalist would reject. It seemed to me that Sir Robert's arguments were nonsensical. Synonyms incomprehensible cockamamie (slang, mainly US) SeedaftNearby words ofnonsensical - nonpareil
- nonplussed
- nonsense
- nonsensical
- nonstarter
- nook
- noon
Additional synonymsDefinition very silly, unwise, or absurd It would be foolish to raise hopes unnecessarily. Synonyms unwise, silly, absurd, rash, unreasonable, senseless, short-sighted, ill-advised, foolhardy, nonsensical, inane, indiscreet, ill-judged, ill-considered, imprudent, unintelligent, asinine, injudicious, incautiousDefinition senseless or silly He always had this inane grin. Synonyms senseless, stupid, silly, empty, daft (informal), worthless, futile, trifling, frivolous, mindless, goofy (informal), idiotic, vacuous, fatuous, puerile, vapid, unintelligent, asinine, imbecilic, devoid of intelligence Definition not based on logical reasoning an irrational fear of science Synonyms illogical, crazy (informal), silly, absurd, foolish, unreasonable, unwise, preposterous, idiotic, nonsensical, unsound, unthinking, injudicious, unreasoning Definition absurd or ridiculous It's a completely ludicrous idea. Synonyms ridiculous, crazy (informal), absurd, preposterous, odd, funny, comic, silly, laughable, farcical, outlandish, incongruous, comical, zany, nonsensical, droll, burlesque, cockamamie (slang, US) Definition having no meaning or purpose I consider algebra meaningless nonsense. Synonyms nonsensical, senseless, inconsequential, inane, insubstantial, wanky (taboo, slang) Definition worthy of or causing ridicule It was an absolutely ridiculous decision. Synonyms laughable, stupid, incredible, silly, outrageous, absurd, foolish, unbelievable, hilarious, ludicrous, preposterous, farcical, comical, zany, nonsensical, derisory, inane, risible (formal), contemptible, cockamamie (slang, US) Definition behaving in a foolish or childish way That's a silly thing to say. Synonyms stupid, ridiculous, absurd, daft, inane, childish, immature, senseless, frivolous, preposterous, giddy, goofy (informal), idiotic, dozy (British, informal), fatuous, witless, puerile, brainless, asinine, dumb-ass (slang), cockamamie (slang, US), dopy (slang) |