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Comparative
more nonsensical
Superlative
most nonsensical
1
unreasonable or absurd to the point of being ridiculous
- The plot of the movie was nonsensical, with glaring inconsistencies and illogical twists.
- Her decision to quit her stable job and pursue a career as a professional mime seemed nonsensical to her friends and family.
- The company's new dress code policy was nonsensical, banning perfectly appropriate attire for no apparent reason.
- The nonsensical rule about the meeting time confused everyone.
2
lacking meaning or logical coherence
- The instructions on the manual were so nonsensical that assembling the furniture became a frustrating challenge.
- During the debate, he presented a series of nonsensical arguments that failed to convince the audience.
- The proposal was rejected due to its nonsensical approach to addressing the company's financial issues.
- The student's essay was criticized for its nonsensical structure and lack of a coherent thesis.
- His explanation was so nonsensical that no one understood it.
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