senseless
adjective
sense·less
ˈsen(t)s-ləs 
: destitute of, deficient in, or contrary to sense: such as
a
: unconscious
knocked senseless
c
: meaningless
a senseless murder
senselessly
adverb
senselessness
noun
Examples of senseless in a Sentence
Don't be such a senseless idiot!
she collapsed, senseless, after hitting her head
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Authorities said the department has completely reformed since Michael Brown’s killing in 2014 and the assault on officers Friday night was a senseless act of rioting.
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2024
In a season that was punctuated by riots, maimings, and senseless bloodshed, House of the Dragon framed Rhaenyra’s quiet time poring over family records as one of the most pivotal moments in the show’s history — not unlike Game of Thrones’ season seven reveal of Jon Snow’s Targaryen heritage.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 7 Aug. 2024
This senseless act of violence has required me to undergo surgery and receive ongoing medical treatment.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 July 2024
There were no giant explosions or senseless beatings and there were no tired old stereotypes.
—Jeff Valdez, Variety, 20 July 2024
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2024
In a season that was punctuated by riots, maimings, and senseless bloodshed, House of the Dragon framed Rhaenyra’s quiet time poring over family records as one of the most pivotal moments in the show’s history — not unlike Game of Thrones’ season seven reveal of Jon Snow’s Targaryen heritage.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 7 Aug. 2024
This senseless act of violence has required me to undergo surgery and receive ongoing medical treatment.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 July 2024
There were no giant explosions or senseless beatings and there were no tired old stereotypes.
—Jeff Valdez, Variety, 20 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for senseless
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“Senseless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senseless. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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senseless
adjective
sense·less
ˈsen(t)-sləs
1
: unconscious entry 1 sense 2
knocked senseless
3
: pointless sense 1, meaningless
a senseless act
senselessly
adverb
senselessness
noun
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