If something makes no sense it means it is illogical, nonsensical, and unreasoned. This phrase can be used in situations where the proposal or affirmation appears to be absurd, or even preposterous.
What does it mean for an answer to make sense?
It is positive. It means “what you’ve said seems plausible” or “what you’ve said is cogent, or reasonable”. It would be nice to live in a world where “that makes sense” was neutral 🙂
How do you use it doesn’t make sense?
“Doesn’t make sense”: use in context explanation Most of the clothes still have price tags on but it doesn’t make sense because she has told him she didn’t buy any new clothes recently. The man doesn’t know what to think about it.
How do you respond to that makes sense?
Does That Make Sense?
- “Um, yes…” (meaning, yes, it does make sense and I understood)
- “Um, yes…” (meaning, I’m not sure I understood)
- “Um, yes…” (meaning, no, it didn’t make sense to me – but I don’t want to look stupid!)
- “I think so…” (meaning I’m not sure either way…!)
What do you call someone who doesn’t make sense?
Something inexplicable can’t be explained. It doesn’t make sense. You don’t want to come to the beach on the most beautiful day of the year?
Is saying does that make sense rude?
“Does that make sense” is a phrase that creates uncertainty and doubt instead of being reassuring. It can imply that the other party is obliged to understand what was said. What’s worse than hearing this phrase is saying it.
What do you call a person who doesn’t make sense?
unreasoning. unscientific. wacky. ill-conceived. ill-thought-out.
Is it rude to say does it make sense?
What does injudicious mean in English?
: not judicious : indiscreet, unwise injudicious outbursts.
What does senselessness mean?
: destitute of, deficient in, or contrary to sense: such as. a : unconscious knocked senseless. b : foolish, stupid it was some senseless practical joke— A. Conan Doyle.
Is Does that make sense rude?
Which is correct, ” does it makes sense to you?
Only the user who asked this question will see who disagreed with this answer. “does it make sense to you?” is correct because you don’t need to add an S to the verb when the question starts with does. “does it make sense to you?” is correct because you don’t need to add an S to the verb when the question starts with does.
What happens when you don’t know the answer to a question?
When you own up to not knowing it all, you give others the chance to grow and contribute their skills and knowledge with a sense of ownership and pride. You also make it OK for everyone else in your company to admit that they’re human and seek others’ help and input. The end result: collaboration, trust and honesty.
Does it make sense if you understood it?
Thanks, that makes sense. does it sound natural? The owner of it will not be notified. Only the user who asked this question will see who disagreed with this answer. This exchange sounds normal. “*someone explains something* Does that make sense?” “Yes, it does.
What is another word for ” not making sense “?
Synonyms for not making sense include ridiculous, irrational, illogical, unreasonable, unsound, injudicious, senseless, unthinking, unwise and brainless. Find more
