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nonsensical

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non·sen·si·cal  (nn-sns-kl)
adj.
1. Lacking intelligible meaning: a nonsensical jumble of words.
2. Foolish; absurd: nonsensical ideas.

non·sensi·cali·ty (-kl-t), non·sensi·cal·ness (-kl-ns) n.
non·sensi·cal·ly adv.
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Adj.1.nonsensicalnonsensical - incongruous;inviting ridicule; "the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework"; "that's a cockeyed idea"; "ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer"; "a contribution so small as to be laughable"; "it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion"; "a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history"; "her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous"
foolish - devoid of good sense or judgment; "foolish remarks"; "a foolish decision"
2.nonsensical - having no intelligible meaning; "nonsense syllables"; "a nonsensical jumble of words"
meaningless, nonmeaningful - having no meaning or direction or purpose; "a meaningless endeavor"; "a meaningless life"; "a verbose but meaningless explanation"

nonsensical
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nonsensical [nɔnˈsɛnsɪkl] adjdisparatado, absurdo
nonsensical [nɔnˈsɛnsɪkl] adjabsurde, qui n'a pas de sens
nonsensical [nɔnˈsɛnsɪkl] adj [idea, action etc] → unsinnig
nonsensical [nɔnˈsɛnsɪkl] adjassurdo/a, ridicolo/a


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For an hour or two I was even staggered in my resolution of marrying him, and though this was too idle and nonsensical an idea to remain long on my mind, I do not feel very eager for the conclusion of my marriage, nor look forward with much impatience to the time when Reginald, according to our agreement, is to be in town.
Then, he and my sister would pair off in such nonsensical speculations about Miss Havisham, and about what she would do with me and for me, that I used to want - quite painfully - to burst into spiteful tears, fly at Pumblechook, and pummel him all over.
" returned the surprised Guardian of the Gates; "what a nonsensical idea
 
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