nonsense
gb/nˈɑnsɛns/ us/nˈɑnsɛns/
B1
Inglês
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Aceções
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Nome
B1
entity
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foolish or meaningless talk
Words or ideas that are silly or do not make sense.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] talks [nonsense]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
rubbish (Informal British English term for ideas or talk considered worthless or untrue.)
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gibberish (Talk or writing that is completely unintelligible, often due to meaningless sounds.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocações
talk nonsense
|utter nonsense
|complete nonsense
|load of nonsense
|nonsense talk
Temas
communication
|judgment
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Everything he said about the project was pure nonsense.
- Stop talking nonsense and listen for a moment.
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He talks nonsense when he is tired.
- This story is nonsense.
- I think his idea is nonsense.
- She says nonsense when she is angry.
Nome
B1
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foolish or unacceptable thing
Something that is silly, bad, or not acceptable.
Padrão de uso:
call [something] nonsense
Sinónimos
absurdity (Highlights the ridiculous or illogical nature of something.)
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folly (Emphasizes poor judgment in an action or idea.)
Antónimos
reasonableness (Refers to being fair, sensible, and appropriate.)
Colocações
put up with nonsense
|no-nonsense approach
|enough of this nonsense
Temas
judgment
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- We shouldn't have to put up with this nonsense at work.
- The teacher refused to tolerate any nonsense in class.
- I’ve had enough of your nonsense for one day.
- This new policy is complete nonsense and will never work.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I will not take this nonsense.
- She does not like any nonsense at work.
- He thinks the rule is nonsense.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
nonsense
IPA
GB/nˈɑnsɛns/
US/nˈɑnsɛns/
Sílabas e acento
non - sense (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (non)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: nonsense
- Plural: nonsense
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- He talks nonsense when he’s nervous.
- Don’t talk nonsense; you know that’s not true.