senseless
Americanadjective
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destitute or deprived of sensation; unconscious.
- Synonyms:
- insensible, insensate
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lacking mental perception, appreciation, or comprehension.
- Synonyms:
- undiscerning, unperceiving
- Antonyms:
- sensitive
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stupid or foolish, as persons or actions.
- Antonyms:
- intelligent
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nonsensical or meaningless, as words.
This letter is either cryptic or senseless.
adjective
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lacking in sense; foolish
a senseless plan
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lacking in feeling; unconscious
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lacking in perception; stupid
Other Word Forms
- senselessly adverb
- senselessness noun
Etymology
Origin of senseless
Example Sentences
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“Our collective hearts are broken as a result of this senseless outcome.”
From Los Angeles Times
Whether with an old-fashioned one-case-per-episode or a more sprawling multistrand story, quaint or violent, historic or modern, the birthplace of Agatha Christie understands that we all need stories that make sense of seemingly senseless acts.
From Los Angeles Times
When word came of Rob Reiner’s senseless death, America fell into familiar rites of mourning and remembrance.
From Los Angeles Times
“Our hearts are with her, her family, and all who were impacted by this senseless act.”
“My Office will pursue this case aggressively to ensure those responsible are held fully accountable for this senseless and deadly violence.”
From Los Angeles Times
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