nonsense

4 definitions • 8 examples

an idea, something said or written, or behaviour that is silly or stupid:

This report is nonsense and nothing but a waste of paper.

The accusations are (absolute/complete/utter) nonsense.

Nonsense/Don't talk nonsense! She's far too ill to return to work!

You mustn't upset your sister with any more nonsense about ghosts.

[ + to infinitive ] It's (a) nonsense to say that he's too old for the job.

language that cannot be understood because it does not mean anything:

The translation of the instructions was so poor they were just nonsense.

foolish words or actions:

Those accusations are pure/sheer nonsense.

What’s all this nonsense about quitting school?

Nonsense is also language that cannot be understood or that has no meaning.