NONSENSATIONAL Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

nonsensational

adjective

Definition of nonsensational

as in restrained

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Adjective

Expectations for Langford should still be in the restrained, cautiously optimistic category.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
The famous curtains remain too, but in a more restrained way.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Definition of restrained

Adjective

Such a ruling sets a precedent for similar animals in inadequate conditions to lead a dignified life.

— Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
In Bunia and Rwampara, 75 decontaminations and 57 safe and dignified burials have been carried out by teams directly supported by UNICEF and partners.

— Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of dignified

Adjective

The under-21s returned for pre-season last Monday, initially for testing before their first proper day of training on Thursday.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
This is just what Harley had built – an out-of-the-box pro-drag bike complete with slicks, wheelie bars, a hissing air-shifter and a proper multi-stage clutch set-up specifically for the drag strip.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026

Definition of proper

Adjective

Washington responded by turning its assurance into a formal guarantee, though one signed as an executive order a successor can revoke.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Anderson’s neighbors, Matt and Laurel Nelson, needed to meet that threshold to move the case to a formal hearing on their complaint against the county manager.

— Reed Williams, AJC.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of formal

Adjective

To the grandparent, the situation might seem innocuous; after all, its just one episode of television while the adults do chores.

— Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 17 July 2026
Whether for people, wildlife or astronomical observatories, the beam from this single test satellite is far from innocuous.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 July 2026

Definition of innocuous

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non-self-governing

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nonsense

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