senseless

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective not marked by the use of reason
  2. adjective unresponsive to stimulation
  3. adjective serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

Etymology

From sense + -less. Compare Saterland Frisian sinloos (“senseless, foolish”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

mindless, reasonless

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