nonsense
gb/nˈɑnsɛns/ us/nˈɑnsɛns/
B1
Anglais
~ 3800
butaság, hülyeség, értelmetlenség, képtelenség, hülyéskedés
NOM
B1
1
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] talks [nonsense]
Everything he said about the project was pure nonsense.
Minden, amit a projektről mondott, színtiszta butaság volt.
Stop talking nonsense and listen for a moment.
Ne beszélj butaságokat, és figyelj egy pillanatra.
Her claim that she can predict the future is complete nonsense.
I don't believe that story—it's nonsense.
That argument is nonsense and doesn't hold up.
Exemples pédagogiques
He talks nonsense when he is tired.
Fáradtan butaságokat beszél.
This story is nonsense.
Ennek a történetnek semmi értelme.
I think his idea is nonsense.
She says nonsense when she is angry.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'nonsense' with 'no sense'. 'Nonsense' is a noun meaning foolish talk, while 'no sense' is a phrase used to say something is not logical.
Sens
foolish or meaningless talk
Collocations
talk nonsense
|utter nonsense
|complete nonsense
|load of nonsense
|nonsense talk
Synonymes
rubbish (Informal British English term for ideas or talk considered worthless or untrue.)
|
gibberish (Talk or writing that is completely unintelligible, often due to meaningless sounds.)
Antonymes
truth (Represents accurate or factual information, the opposite of false or meaningless talk.)
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sense (Speech or ideas that are logical and reasonable.)
Thèmes
communication
|judgment
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Words or ideas that are silly or do not make sense.
Words, ideas, or statements that are foolish, absurd, or have no clear meaning.
NOM
B1
2
Schéma d’usage :
call [something] nonsense
We shouldn't have to put up with this nonsense at work.
Nem kellene eltűrnünk ezt a képtelenséget a munkahelyünkön.
The teacher refused to tolerate any nonsense in class.
A tanár semmiféle hülyéskedést nem tűrt az órán.
I’ve had enough of your nonsense for one day.
This new policy is complete nonsense and will never work.
Exemples pédagogiques
I will not take this nonsense.
Ezt a képtelenséget nem fogom eltűrni.
She does not like any nonsense at work.
Nem szereti a hülyéskedést a munkahelyén.
He thinks the rule is nonsense.
Sens
foolish or unacceptable thing
Collocations
put up with nonsense
|no-nonsense approach
|enough of this nonsense
Synonymes
absurdity (Highlights the ridiculous or illogical nature of something.)
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folly (Emphasizes poor judgment in an action or idea.)
Antonymes
reasonableness (Refers to being fair, sensible, and appropriate.)
Thèmes
judgment
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Something that is silly, bad, or not acceptable.
An idea, action, or situation that is regarded as foolish, unacceptable, or absurd.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
nonsense
API
GB/nˈɑnsɛns/
US/nˈɑnsɛns/
Syllabes et accentuation
non - sense (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (non)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: nonsense
- Plural: nonsense
Famille de mots
Expressions
a load of nonsense
1/ə lˈoʊd əv nˈɑnsɛns/
fixed phrase
informal
a lot of foolish talk
A lot of silly or false ideas or words.
Exemples
- That story is a load of nonsense.
- What he told you is just a load of nonsense.
cut the nonsense
1/kˈʌt ðə nˈɑnsɛns/
fixed phrase
informal
stop foolish behavior or talk
To stop saying or doing silly things.
Exemples
- Cut the nonsense and get back to work.
- Let’s cut the nonsense and focus on the problem.
no-nonsense
1/nˈoʊ nˈɑnsɛns/
fixed phrase
practical and direct attitude
Being serious and clear, not allowing silly behavior.
Exemples
- She has a no-nonsense approach to management.
- The coach is known for his no-nonsense style.
talk nonsense
1/tˈɔk nˈɑnsɛns/
fixed phrase
say things that are foolish or untrue
To say things that are silly, wrong, or do not make sense.
Exemples
- He talks nonsense when he’s nervous.
- Don’t talk nonsense; you know that’s not true.