senseless

adjective

sense·​less ˈsen(t)s-ləs How to pronounce senseless (audio)
: destitute of, deficient in, or contrary to sense: such as
a
: unconscious
knocked senseless
b
: foolish, stupid
it was some senseless practical jokeA. Conan Doyle
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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Brito-Martinez’s actions resulted in a senseless tragedy, and today’s verdict ensures he is held accountable. Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Oct. 2024 Only to spend my money on senseless, completely gratuitous experiences, without zebras or anything. Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024 Which means a senseless tax code is the friend of politicians. John Tamny, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 We are still shaken by the senseless passing of 36-year-old mother, Sonya Massey. Essence, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for senseless 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1547, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of senseless was circa 1547

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“Senseless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senseless. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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senseless

adjective
sense·​less ˈsen(t)-sləs How to pronounce senseless (audio)
1
: unconscious entry 1 sense 2
knocked senseless
2
3
: pointless sense 1, meaningless
a senseless act
senselessly adverb
senselessness noun

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