senseless
[ sens-lis ]
/ ˈsɛns lɪs /
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adjective
destitute or deprived of sensation; unconscious.
lacking mental perception, appreciation, or comprehension.
stupid or foolish, as persons or actions.
nonsensical or meaningless, as words: This letter is either cryptic or senseless.
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British Dictionary definitions for senseless
senseless
/ (ˈsɛnslɪs) /
adjective
lacking in sense; foolisha senseless plan
lacking in feeling; unconscious
lacking in perception; stupid
Derived forms of senseless
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