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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From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

It’s possible to argue that this makes the speech a logical nonsense.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Russia on Monday kicked out a British diplomat over allegations he was working as a spy -- charges rejected by London as "complete nonsense".

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

"It's the biggest nonsense," the Netherlands centre-back told a news conference.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

I pulled up a chair beside him and talked some nonsense about the unusual January weather.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

nonsense

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