1.
lack of common sense; senselessness; absurdity
Behavior, words, or actions that go against what is generally considered common sense or socially acceptable. Used as both a noun (a lack of common sense) and a na-adjective (senseless, outrageous). Carries a strongly critical or disapproving tone.
そんなことを言うのは非常識だ。
Saying something like that shows a lack of common sense.
深夜に大きな音を出すのは非常識な行為だ。
Making loud noises late at night is inconsiderate behavior.
電車の中で大声で電話をするなんて、非常識にも程がある。
Talking loudly on the phone on the train is beyond inconsiderate.
USAGE:
非常識 is the opposite of 常識 (common sense). It can function as a noun or a na-adjective. The expression 非常識にも程がある means "there are limits to how senseless one can be" and expresses strong disapproval.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 非常識な人 (a person lacking common sense)
- 非常識な行動 (senseless behavior)
- 非常識にも程がある (there are limits to rudeness)
- 非常識だと思う (to consider it inconsiderate)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 非常識: lacking common sense (socially unacceptable)
- 常識外れ: deviation from common sense (slightly milder)
- 無礼: rudeness, discourtesy (focus on manners)
- 失礼: impolite (can be lighter in tone)