senseless
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
happening without a good reason or purpose, especially when describing something violent or sad.
lacking a discernible meaning, purpose, or rational justification, particularly regarding acts of violence or tragedy.
Simple“The community was shocked by the senseless destruction of the local park.”
In context“The editorial condemned the senseless violence that had erupted in the city, arguing that such acts only served to alienate potential supporters.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
showing a lack of good judgment or common sense.
demonstrating a lack of sound judgement, awareness, or practical intelligence.
Simple“It was senseless to go out in the storm without a coat.”
In context“The board criticized the CEO's senseless decision to expand into a saturated market without conducting proper research.”
From sense + -less. Compare Saterland Frisian sinloos (“senseless, foolish”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.