— senselessly , adv. — senselessness , n.
/sens"lis/ , adj.
1. destitute or deprived of sensation; unconscious.
2. lacking mental perception, appreciation, or comprehension.
3. stupid or foolish, as persons or actions.
4. nonsensical or meaningless, as words: This letter is either cryptic or senseless.
[ 1550-60; SENSE + -LESS ]
Syn. 1. insensate, insensible. 2. unperceiving, undiscerning. 3. silly, idiotic, inane, witless, asinine.
Ant. 2. sensitive. 3. intelligent.