adj Uncommon

senseless

SEHNS-luhs

Senseless (adj) means Unconscious; unable to feel anything. Example: “The blow to the head knocked him senseless.”

adj

Unconscious; unable to feel anything.

"The blow to the head knocked him senseless."

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 notes

In plain EnglishEither "knocked out and unconscious" or "pointless, with no good reason behind it."

Common pairings

senseless violence knocked senseless senseless act

Word forms

more senseless comparative, most senseless superlative

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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.