senseless

adjective

sense·​less ˈsen(t)s-ləs How to pronounce senseless (audio)
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: destitute of, deficient in, or contrary to sense: such as
a
: unconscious
knocked senseless
b
: foolish, stupid
… it was some senseless practical joke …—Arthur Conan Doyle
c
: meaningless
a senseless murder
senselessly adverb
senselessness noun

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Don't be such a senseless idiot! she collapsed, senseless, after hitting her head
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For once, the senseless rioting in Springfield is correct, because Marge, along with Patty and Selma, are actually witches. — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026 To see that beautiful sense of community shattered by senseless violence is devastating, and learning that multiple victims are children is even more horrifying. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026 After yet another school shooting, investigators are trying to piece together a senseless act. — October 16, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026 The remnants of police caution tape wrapped around utility poles are the only sign of the tragic and senseless shooting that killed Kayliah. — Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for senseless

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1547, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of senseless was circa 1547

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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
: foolish, stupid
3
: pointless sense 1, meaningless
a senseless act
senselessly adverb
senselessness noun
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