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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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Following the conclusion of the case, Det Ch Supt Craig Nicholson, of Humberside Police, described the incident as a "senseless tragedy".

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Speaking after the verdict, investigating officer Craig Nicholson described the crash as a "senseless tragedy".

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 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

Stendahl felt his hands grow cold with the senseless anger.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.