NONSENSATIONAL Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

nonsensational

adjective

Definition of nonsensational

as in restrained

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Adjective

The statements were positive but restrained, reflecting the pain inflicted by this saga.

— Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026
His restrained demeanor contrasts with Moreno, the brash former car dealer who entered politics as an outsider.

— Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of restrained

Adjective

His silly walk undermines not only his dignified wardrobe but also the very idea of a professional persona.

— Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026
Trump has attended three dignified transfer ceremonies to honor the lives of service members lost since the war began -- two in March and one in July.

— Justin Fishel, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of dignified

Adjective

The proper accounting of military fatalities has implications beyond public transparency.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
This hampers several of my favorite performances, especially Harper, whose Ben is full of sarcastic indignation, and June Laporte as Ginny, an aspiring reporter in need of proper mentoring.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of proper

Adjective

The report’s conclusion speculates that keeping things private, even innocuous ones, signals secretiveness.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
These were pretty innocuous in the grand scheme of things, but were hanging as a PR headache for Ferrari heading to its home race.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of innocuous

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