Nonsensical

Pronunciation: /nɑːnˈsɛnsɪkəl/

Definitions of nonsensical

adjective describing something that is foolish or lacking sense

Example Sentences

A1 The children's story was full of nonsensical characters and events.

A2 She couldn't understand the nonsensical instructions on the package.

B1 The politician's speech was criticized for being nonsensical and lacking substance.

B2 The movie's plot was so nonsensical that many viewers walked out of the theater.

C1 The professor dismissed the student's argument as nonsensical and illogical.

C2 The scientific theory proposed by the researcher was deemed nonsensical by the academic community.

Examples of nonsensical in a Sentence

formal The professor dismissed the student's nonsensical argument during the debate.

informal I can't believe you're still talking about that nonsensical theory.

slang Stop spouting that nonsensical nonsense.

figurative Her mind was a jumble of nonsensical thoughts after a long day.

Grammatical Forms of nonsensical

• past tense: nonsensicalled
• plural: nonsensicals
• comparative: more nonsensical
• superlative: most nonsensical
• present tense: nonsensical
• future tense: will be nonsensical
• perfect tense: have been nonsensical
• continuous tense: is being nonsensical
• singular: nonsensical
• positive degree: nonsensical
• infinitive: to be nonsensical
• gerund: nonsensicaling
• participle: nonsensicaled

Origin and Evolution of nonsensical

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nonsensical' originated from the combination of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'sensical' meaning 'having sense or meaning'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'nonsensical' has retained its original meaning of lacking sense or meaning, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything absurd or illogical.