Senseless Definition

senseless
adjective
  1. not marked by the use of reason; "mindless violence"; "reasonless hostility"; "a senseless act"
  2. unresponsive to stimulation; "he lay insensible where he had fallen"; "drugged and senseless"
  3. serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being; "otiose lines in a play"; "advice is wasted words"; "a pointless remark"; "a life essentially purposeless"; "senseless violence"
  4. (of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment

"Senseless" in song lyrics

See how senseless is used in real songs:

  • "You know I'm like a hop, skip and jump from slappin you senseless"
    Afu-Ra f/ Hannibal Stax, Krumbsnatcha — All That
  • "I mastered off my senses, to beat you senseless"
    Buddha Monk f/ Babyface Fensta, Tai Chi Mastas — Picture That
  • "All this hate going around, is senseless"
    Chris Ward — Hands Up Again

Usage tips for "senseless"

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