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Definition of senselessness

senselessness

/ˈsɛnsləsnəs/
sense · less · ness
Adverb:senselessly
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Adjective:senseless
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senselessness Lexical Profile

senselessness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of lacking meaning, purpose, or good judgment.

Example

"The community struggled to comprehend the sheer senselessness of the vandalism."

2

A state of physical unconsciousness or insensibility.

Example

"After the fall, he drifted into a brief state of senselessness before the paramedics arrived."

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• Rhymes for senselessness

• Nearby Words

sensei
senseless
senselessly
senselessness
sensibility
sensible
sensibleness

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