nonsense

[non-sens, -suhns] / ˈnɒn sɛns, -səns /

NOUN

foolish or absurd ideas, behavior, etc.

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absurdity babble baloney bunk craziness drivel folly foolishness gibberish madness rubbish silliness stupidity trash

STRONG

balderdash bull claptrap fatuity flightiness fun garbage hogwash hooey inanity irrationality jazz jive palaver poppycock prattle ranting rashness rot senselessness tripe

WEAK

hot air ludicrousness mumbo jumbo

Antonyms

STRONGEST

judgment sense seriousness wisdom

STRONG

truth

WEAK

clarity common-sense fact understanding

Example Sentences

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"But this one does need clearing up because it was just nonsense."

From BBC

She said she was "hoping that everybody's moved on from that sort of nonsense because governments have to work together, there needs to be respect between different governments."

From BBC

Atkins told the Daily Mail that the proceedings were "nonsense from start to finish".

From BBC

They chase hot returns, believe in financial nonsense and panic during downturns.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The suggestion you are making is nonsense, this was a genuine source."

From BBC

nonsense

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