nonsensical Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite incongruous; inviting ridicule
derisory; ludicrous; idiotic; preposterous; cockeyed; ridiculous; absurd; laughable.
- the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
- that's a cockeyed idea
- ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer
- a contribution so small as to be laughable
- it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion
- a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history
- her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous
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adjective satellite having no intelligible meaning
nonsense.
- nonsense syllables
- a nonsensical jumble of words
WordNet
Non*sen"si*cal adjective
Definitions
Without sense; unmeaning; absurb; foolish; irrational; preposterous. --Non*sen"si*cal*ly , adv. --Non*sen"si*cal*ness , n.