Definitions

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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“Our hearts are with her, her family, and all who were impacted by this senseless act.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“My Office will pursue this case aggressively to ensure those responsible are held fully accountable for this senseless and deadly violence.”

From Los Angeles Times

Never mind: Mr. Schwarzenegger’s presence here is as senseless as everything else.

From The Wall Street Journal

Harry's older sister Tayla Lohan told the court the family struggled to come to terms with the "senseless and brutal" killing.

From BBC

"What happened this morning was a senseless tragedy, our hearts are with the loved ones of the victims and all those who were impacted," Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said in a statement.

From BBC

senseless

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