nonsense Definition
- 1spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense
- 2foolish or unacceptable behaviour
Using nonsense: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nonsense" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I'm tired of listening to your nonsense.
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Don't talk such nonsense!
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It's all a load of nonsense.
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The idea that money can buy happiness is complete nonsense.
nonsense Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using nonsense
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He doesn't know what he's talking about. He's just talking through his hat.
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Don't listen to him. He's full of hot air.
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His explanation didn't make any sense to me.
Phrases with nonsense
talk nonsense
to say things that are foolish or untrue
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He was talking absolute nonsense about the economy.
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The new regulations make nonsense of the government's environmental policy.
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You need to stop making nonsense and start taking your responsibilities seriously.
Origins of nonsense
from 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'sense' meaning 'meaning'
Summary: nonsense in Brief
'Nonsense' [ˈnɒnsəns] refers to spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense, as well as foolish or unacceptable behavior. It is often used to dismiss absurd or illogical statements, as in 'Don't talk such nonsense!' 'Nonsense' also appears in idioms like 'talk through one's hat,' meaning to talk nonsense, and 'full of hot air,' denoting empty promises.
