Entry Word: senseless

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 having lost consciousness <she collapsed, senseless, after hitting her head> — see unconscious 1
2 having no meaning <a pretty but senseless phrase> — see meaningless
3 not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily <a senseless student who required a lot of extra tutoring> — see stupid 1
4 showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment <a senseless decision to risk his life on a joke> — see foolish 1