nonsensical

[ non-sen-si-kuhl ]

adjective

1. (of words or language) having little or no meaning; making little or no sense:

   A baby's babbling is appealingly nonsensical.

2. (of behavior, conduct, actions, etc.) foolish, senseless, fatuous, or absurd:

   His nonsensical behavior was unusual for such a serious person.

3. objectionable, impudent, insubordinate:

   I refuse to listen to that nonsensical gossip.

4. of trifling importance or of little or no use:

   I've had more than enough of your nonsensical advice!

Other Words From

• non·sensi·cal·ly adverb
• nonsen·si·cali·ty non·sensi·cal·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonsensical¹

nonsense + -ical

Example Sentences

He called out Newsom in a largely nonsensical Truth Social post:

From Salon

Pennsylvania’s law disenfranchising voters who cast timely ballots but make an immaterial mistake is nonsensical.

From Slate

Head of the UK Vaping Industry Association John Dunne called the vape tax a "nonsensical move" that penalised people who used vapes as a method to give up smoking.

From BBC

The Los Angeles Police Protective League, a union that represents about 8,800 police officers, assailed Jurado’s comments, calling them “nonsensical.”

From Los Angeles Times

But sentimental pride in their “burden of leadership,” nonsensical dithering and a gathering fear that the surroundings hold impending doom to them personally, make even crafting the usual gibberish impossible.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• ridiculous
• senseless
• silly
• stupid