Ingles

nonsense

gb/nˈɑnsɛns/ us/nˈɑnsɛns/
B1 Ingles
~ 3800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B1 entity
1

foolish or meaningless talk

Words or ideas that are silly or do not make sense.

Padron ng paggamit: [someone] talks [nonsense]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
truth (Represents accurate or factual information, the opposite of false or meaningless talk.) | sense (Speech or ideas that are logical and reasonable.)
Mga kolokasyon
talk nonsense |utter nonsense |complete nonsense |load of nonsense |nonsense talk
Mga tema
communication |judgment |daily life |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He talks nonsense when he is tired.
  • This story is nonsense.
  • I think his idea is nonsense.
  • She says nonsense when she is angry.
Pangngalan B1 entity
2

foolish or unacceptable thing

Something that is silly, bad, or not acceptable.

Padron ng paggamit: call [something] nonsense
Mga kasingkahulugan
absurdity (Highlights the ridiculous or illogical nature of something.) | folly (Emphasizes poor judgment in an action or idea.)
Mga kasalungat
reasonableness (Refers to being fair, sensible, and appropriate.)
Mga kolokasyon
put up with nonsense |no-nonsense approach |enough of this nonsense
Mga tema
judgment |daily life |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I will not take this nonsense.
  • She does not like any nonsense at work.
  • He thinks the rule is nonsense.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
nonsense
IPA
GB/nˈɑnsɛns/
US/nˈɑnsɛns/
Mga pantig at diin
non - sense (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (non)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: nonsense
  • Plural: nonsense
Mga kaugnay na salita
Core family
nonsensical adjective
Related words
sense noun A1 sensible adjective B1 sensibly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
senseless adjective B2
Advanced or less common
nonsensically adverb
Mga ekspresyon

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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • He talks nonsense when he’s nervous.
  • Don’t talk nonsense; you know that’s not true.

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