Definition of senseless
: destitute of, deficient in, or contrary to sense: such asa : unconscious knocked senselessb : foolish, stupid it was some senseless practical joke — A. Conan Doylec : meaningless a senseless murder
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Examples of senseless in a Sentence
Don't be such a senseless idiot!
she collapsed, senseless, after hitting her head
Recent Examples of senseless from the Web
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May the peace of the Almighty wash over those hurting after this senseless tragedy.
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The statutory arguments might offer executive-minded justices a welcome off-ramp from a senseless constitutional confrontation.
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Otherwise, the empty suits who ran the university would drown its emancipatory potential in a sea of bland rituals and senseless rules.
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This senseless tragedy happened on the eve of the Holy Month of Ramadan, a period that draws Muslim communities together with intentions for peace and harmony by centering our purpose and relationship with God.
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There were scoundrels and hucksters, booms and busts, senseless killing in sublime landscapes and a tragic belief in the inexhaustible bounty of nature.
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Following the senseless Manchester, UK bombing that took place following Ariana Grande's Dangerous Woman tour stop at the Manchester Arena in England, Ariana's former Victorious cast mates have reached out in support of the singer.
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In the wake of this evening's senseless bombing following Ariana Grande's concert at the U.K.'s Manchester Arena, the music business has been sending out its condolences, thoughts and prayers in a show of unity and support for the victims.
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Somewhere between senseless and psychotic, the shuttle pulled up next to us and docked.
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First Known Use of senseless
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SENSELESS Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of senseless for English Language Learners
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: done or happening for no reason
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—used after beat, knock, etc., to say that someone is hurt badly and becomes unconscious
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: stupid or foolish
SENSELESS Defined for Kids
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1 : unconscious 2 I was knocked senseless.
2 : stupid 2 It seemed senseless to run away without money. — E. L. Konigsburg, Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
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