nonsense

non-sense · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Words or ideas that have no meaning or are ridiculous.

  2. 2.

    Used to express disbelief or dismissal.

  3. 3.

    Foolish or unacceptable behavior.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    make nonsense of — To make something meaningless or useless.
  • •
    no-nonsense — Practical and serious; not tolerating foolishness.

Related words

Antonyms: logic, sense, truth
See also: absurd, ridiculous, sense
Synonyms: balderdash, drivel, rubbish

Etymology

From non- ("not") + sense ("meaning, reason"). First recorded in the early 17th century.