In No Sense/Not In Any Sense

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪn noʊ sɛns / nɑt ɪn ɛni sɛns/

Definitions of in no sense/not in any sense

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate the lack of any sense or meaning

Example Sentences

A1 I am not in any sense interested in watching horror movies.

A2 She is not in any sense a morning person.

B1 The decision was not in any sense influenced by personal feelings.

B2 His actions were not in any sense justified.

C1 The project was not in any sense a failure, despite setbacks.

C2 Her argument was not in any sense convincing to the jury.

preposition shows the relationship between 'in' and 'sense', indicating the absence of any sense or meaning

Example Sentences

A1 I am not in any sense interested in horror movies.

A2 She is in no sense prepared for the exam.

B1 His actions are not in any sense acceptable in a professional setting.

B2 The new policy is in no sense fair to all employees.

C1 The decision was not in any sense based on rational thinking.

C2 Her behavior is in no sense excusable, regardless of the circumstances.

Examples of in no sense/not in any sense in a Sentence

formal The theory presented by the scientist is in no sense supported by empirical evidence.

informal Her excuse for being late was not in any sense believable.

slang That movie was in no sense worth the hype.

figurative His attempt to explain his actions was not in any sense coherent.

Grammatical Forms of in no sense/not in any sense

past tense

was in no sense/not in any sense

plural

in no senses/not in any senses

comparative

more in no sense/more not in any sense

superlative

most in no sense/most not in any sense

present tense

in no sense/not in any sense

future tense

will be in no sense/not be in any sense

perfect tense

has been in no sense/not in any sense

continuous tense

is being in no sense/not being in any sense

singular

in no sense/not in any sense

positive degree

as in no sense/as not in any sense

infinitive

to be in no sense/to not be in any sense

gerund

being in no sense/being not in any sense

participle

having been in no sense/having been not in any sense

Origin and Evolution of in no sense/not in any sense

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'in no sense/not in any sense' is derived from the Middle English word 'sens' meaning 'meaning or interpretation'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase evolved to convey a strong negation of any possible interpretation or meaning, emphasizing the absolute absence of sense or validity in a given context.