senseless

[sens-lis] / ˈsɛns lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

silly, meaningless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absurd illogical incongruous insignificant irrational ludicrous mindless pointless ridiculous stupid unreasonable

WEAK

asinine batty crazy daft double talk doublespeak fatuous flaky foolish idiotic imbecilic inane inconsistent mad moronic nonsensical nutty purportless purposeless simple trivial unimportant unintelligent unmeaning unsound unwise wacky without rhyme or reason

Antonyms

STRONGEST

intelligent logical meaningful rational reasonable sensible

WEAK

feeling wise

Example Sentences

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Federal opposition leader Pierre Poilievre called it a "senseless act of violence."

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Judge Lady Ross said Colville's driving had been "senseless, reckless and obviously dangerous".

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

“Our collective hearts are broken as a result of this senseless outcome.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2025

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the attack as "senseless" as he repeated calls for a ceasefire.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

It was senseless, as—I held my breath, feeling myself shiver with fear—as Billy’s blindness was senseless.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok