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nonsensical

1 of 1adjective
/nɑn.ˈsɛn.sɪ.kəl/
Forms:more nonsensical,most nonsensical
1

unreasonable or absurd to the point of being ridiculous

  • The plot of the movie was nonsensical, with glaring inconsistencies and illogical twists.
  • Her decision to quit her stable job and pursue a career as a professional mime seemed nonsensical to her friends and family.
  • The company's new dress code policy was nonsensical, banning perfectly appropriate attire for no apparent reason.
  • The nonsensical rule about the meeting time confused everyone.
2

lacking meaning or logical coherence

C2
  • The instructions on the manual were so nonsensical that assembling the furniture became a frustrating challenge.
  • During the debate, he presented a series of nonsensical arguments that failed to convince the audience.
  • The proposal was rejected due to its nonsensical approach to addressing the company's financial issues.
  • The student's essay was criticized for its nonsensical structure and lack of a coherent thesis.
  • His explanation was so nonsensical that no one understood it.