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Meanings of nonsensical in English

Incongruous; inviting ridicule.

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Having no intelligible meaning.

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Usage of nonsensical in English
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A moment later, Sam heard Tricia's whispered voice, crooning sympathetic, nonsensical words.
Love- from his point of view!
2
They take place in a constant, denatured present and are often nonsensical.
The Guardian
3
The failings were unacceptable and the lack of testing nonsensical, she said.
The Guardian
4
Text from both the original and wannabe software often makes nonsensical leaps.
Wired
5
It was a nonsensical plan, like millions of others made that day.
Let's take the long way home: a memoir of friendship
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It's a plainly ludicrous prospect, nonsensical in terms of advancing his plans.
The Guardian
7
Bit nonsensical in respect to the intent behind the Recreation Device classification.
Radio NZ
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Strange did not trouble to make any reply to this nonsensical remark.
Jonathan strange and mr norrell
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He appeared to find intense pleasure in this nonsensical sort of work.
Stories about Animals: with Pictures to Match
10
Belief that it is enough makes the social-reform conception of progress nonsensical.
Eyeless in Gaza
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Surely this nonsensical pamphlet would have made the editor of Pravda proud.
The Irish Times
12
The whole thing is nonsensical and it's not serving the president's interest.
News.com.au
13
I scroll through nonsensical tweets and read Slack messages from my boss.
Wired
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It was all so nonsensical, I never could make out her actions.
The Red One
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Everything, even the nonsensical, is capable of explanation with a little credulity.
The Wonders of Instinct: Chapters in the Psychology of Insects
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The man accosted her with some very nonsensical, but too acceptable compliments.
Stories for the Young; Or, Cheap Repository Tracts / Entertainin...
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