Senseless

/ˈsɛn.sə.ləs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Lacking meaning, purpose, or reason; pointless.

The senseless violence in the city left many people in shock.

Incapable of feeling or perception; insensible.

He lay senseless on the floor after the blow to his head.

Showing a lack of intelligence or common sense.

Her senseless comments during the meeting baffled everyone present.

Derived from Middle English senseles, from sense + -less.

senseless violence

violence that is unjustifiable or without reason

senseless act

an action that lacks purpose or reason

senseless tears

crying that seems unnecessary or without cause

nonsense

spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense

foolish

lacking good sense; unwise

Crazy or illogical behavior.

His senseless stunts are getting him into trouble again.

A term used to describe something that is ridiculous.

That was just a senseless move, man!