What does nonsensical mean?
Nonsensical means Without sense; absurd..
Nonsensical
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Without sense; absurd..
Example Sentences
Well, her very foolish grandmother has mixed herself up in some nonsensical correspondence with the court of St. Germains; or, rather, has let herself be made a tool by Mr. Trevanion, who, I am happy to say, is not Ethel's husband; they arrested him just in time.
President Donald Trump’s presidential memorandum ordering an investigation of Joe Biden’s cognitive decline and his use of the autopen […] is also nonsensical fan service, amplifying addled MAGA conspiracy theories that contend, with a straight face, that Biden was really a robotic clone.
Conspiracy theories have become so mainstream that they are even prompting nonsensical legislation. Earlier this month, Louisiana lawmakers sent a bill to the state’s governor seeking to ban “chemtrails” – which don’t actually exist.
Synonyms for nonsensical
Antonyms for nonsensical
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Word Forms
- more nonsensical
- most nonsensical
- nonsensic
- non-sensical
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for nonsensical?
Common synonyms include meaningless, unmeaning, absurd, foolish.
What is the opposite of nonsensical?
Possible antonyms include comprehensible, commonsensical, logical, rational.
How do you use nonsensical in a sentence?
Well, her very foolish grandmother has mixed herself up in some nonsensical correspondence with the court of St. Germains; or, rather, has let herself be made a tool by Mr. Trevanion, who, I am happy to say, is not Ethel's husband; they arrested him just in time.
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