1
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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2
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
But the aspects of Outcome that resonate have nearly nothing to do with the nonsensical specter of cancel culture.
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Josh Spiegel, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
This idea that software and software-as-a-service can be disregarded in the age of AI is quite nonsensical.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Because the mind is always interrupting with nonsensical thoughts that are completely meaningless, most of the time, and a lot of times negative.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The content is cheap to make, often bizarre or nonsensical, and engineered to grab and hold young (or really, any) viewers’ attention.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Text may have been nonsensical.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Apple’s latest attempt to integrate artificial intelligence into Apple Music has drawn sharp criticism from users for inconsistent and sometimes nonsensical results.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s only true if the data centers were to be developed regardless of the tax exemption … which is nonsensical.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Calculus relies on the notions of infinity and infinitely small quantities (called infinitesimals), but Newton and Leibniz defined these concepts in vague geometric terms; used incorrectly, their formulas could lead to nonsensical calculations, like division by zero.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Josh Spiegel, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
This idea that software and software-as-a-service can be disregarded in the age of AI is quite nonsensical.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Because the mind is always interrupting with nonsensical thoughts that are completely meaningless, most of the time, and a lot of times negative.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The content is cheap to make, often bizarre or nonsensical, and engineered to grab and hold young (or really, any) viewers’ attention.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Text may have been nonsensical.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Apple’s latest attempt to integrate artificial intelligence into Apple Music has drawn sharp criticism from users for inconsistent and sometimes nonsensical results.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s only true if the data centers were to be developed regardless of the tax exemption … which is nonsensical.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Calculus relies on the notions of infinity and infinitely small quantities (called infinitesimals), but Newton and Leibniz defined these concepts in vague geometric terms; used incorrectly, their formulas could lead to nonsensical calculations, like division by zero.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonsensical
Adjective
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But all jokes aside, that Howard Stern has not yet been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is, quite frankly, absurd.—
Malina Saval,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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Grief is absurd in the same way humor is absurd.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Menu references to ancient reptiles — plus the brand’s silly mascot, a dinosaur in a toque — make fast food feel more like fun food.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Apr. 2026
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What appears to be a bouncy, silly romp about a slightly surreal situation (Murray plays Phil, a weatherman reliving the same day over and over) is, at its core, actually quite deep.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Esther said that Kim was upset about McCormick's bizarre behavior.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Sharks allowed second-period goals to Marco Rossi — on a bizarre play –– and Jake DeBrusk on a Canucks power play as the two teams entered the third period tied 2-2.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And then the second one is grassroots and bottom up and the local solutions to this thing that is a stupid business model.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2026
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Allowing one nine years of eligibility is just stupid.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t be afraid to look foolish in pursuit of bliss!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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This could be the last straw for refiners foolish enough to remain here.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In an insane society, this is a project of years, not weeks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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If jurors do decide that Fahim was insane at the time of the killings, he would likely be sent to a state hospital for mental health treatment.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But it's been, it's been just unreal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This and the other two villas are truly unreal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Close bag, then, using a rolling pin, gently pound asparagus until some pieces are broken up and some remain intact (don’t go too crazy).—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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This was hooping of the highest order, quite possibly the best game of the NBA season if not the craziest.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Nonsensical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonsensical. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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