senseless

a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.

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senseless (ˈsɛnslɪs)

—*adj*
1.	lacking in sense; foolish: a senseless plan
2.	lacking in feeling; unconscious
3.	lacking in perception; stupid

'senselessly

—*adv*

'senselessness

—n

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senseless

1557, "without sensation," from sense (n.) + -less. Of actions, etc., "devoid of purpose, proceeding from lack of intelligence," it is attested from 1579.

Example sentences

Violent crime is a senseless, often random act, and it is far too common in

today's society.

It would be senseless to blame the state for a single freak occurrence.

Others are wondering about the senseless loss of life.

There is no place in our society or discourse for such senseless and

unconscionable acts of violence.

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"You are thought here to be the most senseless and fit man for the constable of the watch, therefore bear you the lantern."

-Shakespeare