senseless
UK: ˈsɛnsləs | US: ˈsɛnsləs
adj. lacking meaning or purpose; foolish
adj. unconscious or incapable of sensation
The word "senseless" combines "sense" (from Latin sensus, meaning "perception" or "feeling") with the suffix "-less" (Old English -lēas, meaning "without"). Originally, "sense" referred to physical or mental perception, while "-less" negates it. Over time, "senseless" evolved to describe both literal unconsciousness ("without sensation") and figurative meaninglessness ("without logic"). The dual meanings reflect the word’s logical progression from physical to abstract negation.
The violent impact left him senseless on the ground.
His senseless remarks during the meeting confused everyone.
War often leads to senseless destruction.
She stared at the senseless graffiti, wondering why anyone would vandalize the wall.
The argument was senseless, with neither side listening to the other.