nonsense

noun
UK: /ˈnɒnsəns/
US: /ˈnɑːnsens/

  1. Something that has no meaning or is stupid.

    1. That's just nonsense; it can't be true. [ ] [ ]
    2. Stop talking nonsense, you know very well what I mean when I discuss this nonsense. [ ] [ ]

  2. Behavior or activities that are silly or annoying.

    1. I will not put up with such nonsense! [ ] [ ]
    2. The idea that we can ignore climate change is complete and utter nonsense. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

rubbish balderdash drivel gibberish absurdity foolishness
nonsense verb

  1. To speak or write in a nonsensical way.

    1. He's always nonsensing when he talks about politics. [ ] [ ]
    2. I don't have time to listen to you nonsense about your day and it's consequences. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nonsense" in English means: Something that has no meaning or is stupid., Behavior or activities that are silly or annoying..

The phonetic transcription of "nonsense" is /ˈnɒnsəns/ in British English and /ˈnɑːnsens/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nonsense": rubbish, balderdash, drivel, gibberish, absurdity, foolishness.

Example usage of "nonsense": "That's just nonsense; it can't be true.". More examples on the page.