senseless
adjective
sense·less
ˈsen(t)s-ləs 
: destitute of, deficient in, or contrary to sense: such as
a
: unconscious
knocked senseless
c
: meaningless
a senseless murder
senselessly
adverb
senselessness
noun
Examples of senseless in a Sentence
Don't be such a senseless idiot!
she collapsed, senseless, after hitting her head
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The case captivated the public, which was shocked by the senseless nature of the crime.
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Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Our staff, patrons, and this community are like family to us, and we are completely shaken by this senseless act of violence.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
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Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Our staff, patrons, and this community are like family to us, and we are completely shaken by this senseless act of violence.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for senseless
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“Senseless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senseless. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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senseless
adjective
sense·less
ˈsen(t)-sləs
1
: unconscious entry 1 sense 2
knocked senseless
3
: pointless sense 1, meaningless
a senseless act
senselessly
adverb
senselessness
noun
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