senseless

adjective

sense·​less ˈsen(t)s-ləs 

: destitute of, deficient in, or contrary to sense: such as

a

: unconscious

knocked senseless

b

: foolish, stupid

it was some senseless practical joke

—A. Conan Doyle

c

: meaningless

a senseless murder

senselessly adverb

senselessness noun

Synonyms

• cold
• insensible
• unconscious

Examples of senseless in a Sentence

Don't be such a senseless idiot!

she collapsed, senseless, after hitting her head

Recent Examples on the Web

In response to the tragedy, Nicole Hockley, co-founder and co-CEO of Sandy Hook Promise and mother to Dylan Hockley, who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, said that this attack is shocking and senseless. —Louis Casiano, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024

Once again, a community is shattered by senseless gun violence. —Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

And he was simply involved in a senseless shooting. —Brian Bell, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2024

Brito-Martinez’s actions resulted in a senseless tragedy, and today’s verdict ensures he is held accountable. —Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1547, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

senseless

adjective

sense·​less ˈsen(t)-sləs 

1

: unconscious entry 1 sense 2

knocked senseless

2

: foolish, stupid

3

: pointless sense 1, meaningless

a senseless act

senselessly adverb

senselessness noun