senseless

adjective
UK: /ˈsensləs/
US: /ˈsensləs/

  1. Lacking sense, reason, or logic; without meaning or purpose.

    1. His words were senseless, I couldn't understand him at all.
    2. It's senseless to argue about something we cannot change anymore.

  2. Unconscious; not aware or able to feel.

    1. The boxer was senseless after the punch.
    2. She was senseless for hours after the accident, but she is stable now.

  3. Foolish or pointless.

    1. It is senseless to worry about things you cannot control.
    2. Trying to fix it yourself is senseless when you could ask for help.

Synonyms

absurd foolish meaningless unconscious irrational pointless
senseless adverb

  1. In a way that lacks sense or reason; without meaning or purpose.

    1. He acted so senseless, I couldn't believe it.
    2. The government senselessly increased taxes, angering the people.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "senseless" in English means: Lacking sense, reason, or logic; without meaning or purpose., Unconscious; not aware or able to feel., Foolish or pointless..

The phonetic transcription of "senseless" is /ˈsensləs/ in British English and /ˈsensləs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "senseless": absurd, foolish, meaningless, unconscious, irrational, pointless.

Example usage of "senseless": "His words were senseless, I couldn't understand him at all.". More examples on the page.