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senseless

/ˈsɛnsləs/
sense · less
Adverb:senselessly
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1

Lacking apparent meaning, purpose, or reasonable justification.

Example

"The community gathered to mourn the victims of the senseless act of vandalism."

2

Showing a severe lack of good judgment, common sense, or intelligence; foolish.

Example

"Taking such a huge financial risk without doing any research was a senseless decision."

3

Unconscious or incapable of physical sensation, typically as a result of injury, shock, or intoxication.

Example

"The boxer was knocked senseless by a sudden hook in the final round."

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• Rhymes for senseless

• Nearby Words

sensationally
sense
sensei
senseless
senselessly
senselessness
sensibility

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed in English from the noun 'sense' (from Latin 'sensus', meaning perception or meaning) and the privative suffix '-less'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Senseless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/senseless
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