a message that seems to convey no meaning
"The cryptic text on the ancient scroll was nothing but nonsense, conveying no clear meaning to the archaeologists."
Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning.
"The child's scribbles on the wall looked like nonsense since there was no recognizable word formed by the marks."
In plain English: Nonsense is something that makes no sense at all and has no real meaning behind it.
"He told such nonsense that no one believed him."
Usage: Use this word when referring specifically to gibberish or meaningless text and sounds rather than general foolishness. It describes language that lacks logical structure or semantic value, distinguishing it from mere absurdity.
To make nonsense of;
"The comedian managed to make nonsense of the serious news report with his absurd jokes."
having no intelligible meaning
"nonsense syllables"
"a nonsensical jumble of words"
Nonsensical.
"The broken clock made no sense and seemed to be utter nonsense."
An emphatic rejection of something one has just heard and does not believe or agree with.
"Don't tell me you finished that report in an hour; nonsense!"
The word nonsense entered English around 1610, combining "non-" (meaning "no" or "lack of") with the word sense. It was formed to describe something that lacks meaning or logic.