CEFR A2

nonsense

noun

Meaning

Ideas, statements, or beliefs that are foolish, untrue, or have no meaning.

Examples

His explanation for being late was pure nonsense.
Stop talking such nonsense and get to the point.

Synonyms: silly, foolish, absurd, preposterous

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nonsense (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnɒnsns/

Definition

Ideas, statements, or beliefs that are foolish, untrue, or have no meaning.

Examples

His explanation for being late was pure nonsense.
Stop talking such nonsense and get to the point.
The idea that the Earth is flat is complete nonsense.

How to Use nonsense

talk nonsense (collocation): To speak foolishly or illogically. — "He was talking nonsense after drinking too much."
pure nonsense (collocation): Completely foolish or untrue. — "The rumors about the company closing were pure nonsense."
complete nonsense (collocation): Utterly foolish or without any basis in reality. — "The judge dismissed the witness's testimony as complete nonsense."

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