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as in absurd
conceived or made without regard for reason or reality
a nonsensical decision that didn't take account of all of the facts
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as in silly
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
your plan to lose weight through total starvation is completely nonsensical
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Recent Examples of nonsensical
Though the two actors have a kind of slacker ease in the nonsensical volleys, this lower temperature approach too often misses the work’s humor, horror and emotional resonance.
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Frank Rizzo, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
The Italian Brainrot Meme, Explained Italian Brainrot is a semi-ironic trend popularized by Gen Alpha, using AI image generators to spew out an absurd, nonsensical cast of characters.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In fact, the characters go out of their way to make nonsensical decisions.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
The notion that whole blocks of words can be understood at a glance is nonsensical.
—Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
That day, 30 words were broadcast, some of which were nonsensical.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Enjoy Motor City as pastiche, however, and the nonsensical bits can just about be read as part of the film’s retro charm.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
Expect enough backstabbing, saucy secrets, and nonsensical cameos to more than make up for the loss of And Just Like That.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
There are countless YouTube videos and Reddit threads poring over the scant details we’ve been given and putting forth theories that range from intriguing to nonsensical.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Frank Rizzo, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
The Italian Brainrot Meme, Explained Italian Brainrot is a semi-ironic trend popularized by Gen Alpha, using AI image generators to spew out an absurd, nonsensical cast of characters.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In fact, the characters go out of their way to make nonsensical decisions.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
The notion that whole blocks of words can be understood at a glance is nonsensical.
—Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
That day, 30 words were broadcast, some of which were nonsensical.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Enjoy Motor City as pastiche, however, and the nonsensical bits can just about be read as part of the film’s retro charm.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
Expect enough backstabbing, saucy secrets, and nonsensical cameos to more than make up for the loss of And Just Like That.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
There are countless YouTube videos and Reddit threads poring over the scant details we’ve been given and putting forth theories that range from intriguing to nonsensical.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonsensical
Adjective
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This aspect will always cast her apart, even today, in the sense that a woman’s naked body is still perceived by audiences as something that stands out for some absurd reason, unfortunately.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Their vote to shut down the government is absurd.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Count Dracula remains a fixture in the horror genre, having been featured in movies that range from scary and sexy to silly and satirical.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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Anderson’s synthesis of all of these themes, motifs, and silly gags into One Battle After Another, which saw Anderson’s biggest movie opening ever last month, shows how Pynchon’s ideas have not only aged well but are more visible and relevant.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tactically, the most notable feature of the final was how regularly the two goalkeepers found themselves in bizarre positions, rushing out to close down attackers in wide areas.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after the in-person meeting, Kacie bowed out in one of the most bizarre breakups ever shown.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The name-calling and the stupid AI and the imagery has got to stop.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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These kids are being stupid and absurd and reckless and not thinking about anything other than what’s directly in front of their faces.—
Will Leitch,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This place belongs to the Carver, a deranged butcher who hunts anything foolish enough to enter.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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France had been humiliated in 1871 by Prussia in a foolish war of its own making, and Dreyfus, accused of passing military secrets to the Germans, was a convenient scapegoat in a time of national malaise.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Continue reading … ORWELL NIGHTMARE – Joe Rogan blasts 'insane' media silence on arrests for social media posts.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The queen greeted this insane question with a politely regal stare, ignored my faux pas, and continued talking about financial inclusion.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sixta said this validation from her school community felt unreal in the best way.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated October 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Hulu series, which aired its finale on October 1, focuses on Knox’s perspective, even adopting elements of magical realism to depict how unreal those years of her life felt.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, let’s get completely crazy and predict that Hanley goes absolutely haywire this year to the tune of … three goals!—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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This is crazy and continues to erode the public health system and the public trust in vaccines.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Nonsensical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonsensical. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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