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nonsensical

[non-sen-si-kuhl] / nɒnˈsɛn sɪ kəl /


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

From BBC May 27, 2026

The language used to describe snack tins is so flowery — and muddled by hyper-wellness jargon — it’s almost nonsensical.

From Salon May 17, 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

The scenario mostly serves as a reminder that despite the nonsensical choices leaders may be making, markets will find a way to adjust coherently with higher prices.

From Barron's May 1, 2026

Anyone who reads them with attention discovers that even the most nonsensical take place in a world which is essentially rational and matter-of-fact.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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