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    Nonsensical

    /ˌnɒnˈsɛn.sɪ.kəl/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Having no meaning; making no sense.
    The idea of a square circle is completely nonsensical.
    Characterized by absurdity or illogicality.
    His argument was filled with nonsensical claims that defied reason.
    Ridiculous or absurd; silly.
    Their nonsensical conversation left everyone in the room confused.
    Lacking coherent thought or reasoning.
    She often writes nonsensical poetry that baffles her teachers.

    Etymology

    From non- + sensical, relating to sense or meaning.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nonsensical behavior:
    Actions that lack any reasonable or logical basis.
    nonsensical arguments:
    Arguments that do not make sense or are irrational.
    nonsensical remarks:
    Comments that are foolish or absurd in nature.

    Related Words

    nonsense
    Speech or writing that has no meaning or makes no sense.
    senseless
    Lacking meaning or purpose.
    absurdity
    The quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable.

    Slang Meanings

    Gobbledegook
    The meeting was filled with gobbledegook that no one could understand.
    Balderdash
    That theory is pure balderdash.
    Catch-22
    Trying to explain that situation is a catch-22; it's completely nonsensical.