senseless
Example Sentences
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"It's senseless really, but I think it is born out of frustration," she said.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
In a statement, the Western Cape regional authorities condemned the "senseless act", saying "no learner should ever face danger while travelling to or from school".
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
Speaking after the verdict, investigating officer Craig Nicholson described the crash as a "senseless tragedy".
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
When word came of Rob Reiner’s senseless death, America fell into familiar rites of mourning and remembrance.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025
He had made his mind up the night before, when he realized that it was senseless to continue leading a hermit’s life while seeking for a quick fortune.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.