Nonsensically: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonsensically
[ nษnหsษnsษชkli ]
used in a sentence
In a nonsensical manner; in a way that does not make sense or is absurd.
Synonyms
absurdly, illogically, irrationally.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| nonsensically |
Use this word when something is done in a way that makes no sense and is ridiculous.
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| irrationally |
Appropriate when describing behavior or thoughts that completely lack reason and may often be driven by emotions.
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| absurdly |
Suitable for describing situations or actions that are utterly unreasonable or against common sense but might also be amusing.
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| illogically |
Best used when something is not based on or follows logical thinking.
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Examples of usage
- He was speaking nonsensically and no one could understand what he was trying to say.
- She laughed nonsensically at the joke, even though it wasn't funny at all.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonsensically" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sem sentido
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฐเฅเคฅเคนเฅเคจ เคคเคฐเฅเคเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช unsinnig
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidak masuk akal
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะทะณะปัะทะดะพ
๐ต๐ฑ bezsensownie
๐ฏ๐ต ็กๆๅณใซ
๐ซ๐ท absurdement
๐ช๐ธ sin sentido
๐น๐ท anlamsฤฑzca
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด์๋ฏธํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุง ู ุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ nesmyslnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ nezmyselne
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๆไนๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ nesmiselno
๐ฎ๐ธ รบt รญ blรกinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐาัะฝะฐััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษntiqsiz
๐ฒ๐ฝ sin sentido
Etymology
The word 'nonsensically' is derived from the term 'nonsense' which originated in the late 17th century. It combines the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' with 'sense', ultimately referring to something that lacks logical meaning or coherence. Over time, 'nonsensically' has become widely used in the English language to describe actions or speech that are devoid of sense or reason.
See also: desensitized, hypersensitivity, insensibility, insensible, insensitive, nonsense, nonsensical, sensation, sensational, sensations, sense, senseless, senselessly, sensibility, sensible, sensibly, sensitive, sensitivity, sensor, sensory, sensual, sensuous.