Erratic
Erratic adjective - Lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern.
Nonsensical and erratic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nonsensical" instead an adjective "Erratic".
Nearby Word: errant
Nonsensical
Nonsensical adjective - Conceived or made without regard for reason or reality.
Erratic and nonsensical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Erratic" instead an adjective "Nonsensical".
Nearby Word: nonsense
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- extravagant and erratic
- extravagant and nonsensical
- eccentric and erratic
- eccentric and nonsensical
- wild and erratic
- wild and nonsensical
- outlandish and erratic
- outlandish and nonsensical
- aimless and erratic
- aimless and nonsensical
- fantastic and erratic
- fantastic and nonsensical
- funny and erratic
- funny and nonsensical
Both words in one sentence
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After he starts to go crazy and cut off parts of his own body for food, his entries become more erratic and nonsensical.
Source: Painting the Medium -
Merlin of Guenevere frequently behaves in erratic, nonsensical ways, like making reference to things that haven't happened or handing out carrots to the royalty for seemingly no reason.
Source: Cloud Cuckoolander / Video Games -
Remember Kankeki's kakuja-induced madness in Kanou's laboratory, complete with the nonsensical ramblings and erratic behavior?
Source: The Ophelia
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