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senseless

/ˈsensləs/
sen · se · less
English Definition
adj. lacking meaning, stupid
中文释义
无意义的，愚蠢的
Significado en Español
sin sentido, estúpido
한국어 뜻
무의미한, 어리석은
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vô nghĩa, ngu ngốc
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Example Sentence

The argument was senseless.

争论毫无意义。

Synonyms
foolish pointless
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sense(feeling)+less(without)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is a synonym of “senseless” as used in the following sentence: “The decision to proceed with the project despite the clear risks was utterly senseless.”

  1. A foolish
  2. B sensible
  3. C informed
  4. D urgent
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A — foolish. “senseless” means adj. lacking meaning, stupid

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Fighting so bitterly over such a tiny matter was completely ______.

  1. A wise
  2. B sensible
  3. C senseless
  4. D logical
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C — senseless. “senseless” means adj. lacking meaning, stupid

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Common questions about “senseless”

What does “senseless” mean?

senseless — adj. lacking meaning, stupid. In Chinese: 无意义的，愚蠢的.

How do you pronounce “senseless”?

senseless is pronounced /ˈsensləs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sen · se · less.

How do you use “senseless” in a sentence?

The argument was senseless. (争论毫无意义。)

What are synonyms for “senseless”?

foolish, pointless — all close in meaning to senseless (adj. lacking meaning, stupid).

Is “senseless” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. senseless appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “senseless”?

sense(feeling)+less(without)

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