be senseless

Frequency: 7.08.5 per million words

Used to state that something has no purpose or meaning.

senselessVERBS + senseless

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Examples (10)

  • The destruction caused by the riot was utterly senseless.
  • It would be senseless to proceed without a clear plan.
  • His constant complaining is starting to be quite senseless.
  • Many felt that the war itself was senseless.
  • Why is all this hatred so senseless?
  • To argue over trivial matters can often be senseless.
  • She believed that revenge would be completely senseless.
  • The bureaucracy involved is often senseless and frustrating.
  • After hours of debate, their discussion seemed to be utterly senseless.
  • Such a drastic measure would be senseless at this stage.