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nonsensical

[non-sen-si-kuhl] / nɒnˈsɛn sɪ kəl /


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Owens’ arguments are often nonsensical, but because she commands an audience of more than 6 million YouTube subscribers, they have enough power to force the rest of the commentary class to rebut them.

From Slate Jul. 21, 2026

"The idea that a highly resourced inquiry was hampered by a no comment interview is nonsensical," he said.

From BBC May 27, 2026

Ionesco’s brand of absurdism is indebted to classic French farce, which is redeployed in lunatic fashion to lampoon the nonsensical nature of human existence.

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2026

Then they attacked Ford procedures and mandates the team deemed obsolete or even nonsensical.

From The Wall Street Journal May 5, 2026

All this nonsensical talk about fate and destiny and meant-to-be.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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