senseless

[ sens-lis ]

adjective

1. destitute or deprived of sensation; unconscious.

   Synonyms: insensible, insensate

2. lacking mental perception, appreciation, or comprehension.

   Synonyms: undiscerning, unperceiving

   Antonyms: sensitive

3. stupid or foolish, as persons or actions.

   Synonyms: idiotic, asinine, witless, inane, silly

   Antonyms: intelligent

4. nonsensical or meaningless, as words:

   This letter is either cryptic or senseless.

senseless

/ ˈsɛnslɪs /

adjective

1. lacking in sense; foolish

   a senseless plan

2. lacking in feeling; unconscious
3. lacking in perception; stupid

Derived Forms

• ˈsenselessness, noun
• ˈsenselessly, adverb

Other Words From

• senseless·ly adverb
• senseless·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of senseless¹

First recorded in 1550–60; sense + -less

Example Sentences

"It's evident that it is first and foremost children and women who are paying a price for this senseless war," he added.

From BBC

Not surprisingly, there is an inherent sadness behind Mintz’s memories regarding Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono—and not merely because of Lennon’s senseless murder in December 1980 at age 40.

From Salon

“Our prosecutors fought hard to obtain justice for Brianna, her family, and the community shaken by Smith’s brutal and senseless violence,” Gascón said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

His first contribution was a senseless challenge that flattened Rodrigo Bentancur, earning him a yellow card that put him under immediate pressure.

From BBC

“The money for Ukraine is an issue,” says Yvonne, who sees all war as “senseless” as we chat to her just down the road.

From BBC

Related Words

• absurd
• illogical
• incongruous
• insignificant
• irrational
• ludicrous
• mindless
• pointless
• ridiculous
• stupid
• unreasonable