adj
Uncommon
senseless
SEHNS-luhs
Senseless (adj) means Unconscious; unable to feel anything. Example: “The blow to the head knocked him senseless.”
adj
1
Unconscious; unable to feel anything.
"The blow to the head knocked him senseless."
2
Pointless or lacking any reasonable purpose, especially describing violence.
"The community was shocked by the senseless act of vandalism."
"It was a senseless waste of money."
How to use senseless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "knocked out and unconscious" or "pointless, with no good reason behind it."
Common pairings
senseless violence
knocked senseless
senseless act
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more senseless
- Superlative
- most senseless
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Rhymes for senseless
useless
ageless
wireless
hopeless
homeless
tireless
careless
lifeless
baseless
clueless
timeless
loveless
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Frequently asked questions
What does “senseless” mean?
The word “senseless” means unconscious; unable to feel anything. In plain terms, either "knocked out and unconscious" or "pointless, with no good reason behind it.".
How do you pronounce “senseless”?
“Senseless” is pronounced SEHNS-luhs (/ˈsɛnsləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “senseless” in a sentence?
Here is “senseless” used in a sentence: “The blow to the head knocked him senseless.”
What part of speech is “senseless”?
“Senseless” is an adjective.
Is “senseless” a common word?
“Senseless” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “senseless” have?
“Senseless” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: unconscious; unable to feel anything.
