Basic Details
Word: Senseless
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Lacking meaning, purpose, or intelligence; not sensible.
Synonyms: Foolish, pointless, absurd
Antonyms: Sensible, wise, meaningful
Idioms and Phrases
- Make sense of: To understand or find meaning in something. Example: "It took some time, but I finally made sense of the instructions."
- Senseless violence: Violence that is pointless and without reason. Example: "The news reported on senseless violence that shocked the community."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The senseless argument between the friends lasted for hours without anyone listening to reason.
Example 2: He found the action movie exciting, despite its senseless plot.
Example 3: It was senseless to throw away food when there are many people in need.
Fun Fact
The word "senseless" comes from Old French "senseless" or "sens", meaning "having no feeling". It highlights actions or ideas that lack sense, reason, or purpose.
Famous Quote
"The senseless are free; free to scold, free to destroy. The wise are enslaved by their own reason." - T.H. White
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "senseless" mean?
a) Full of meaning
b) Lacking purpose
c) Very clever
d) Wise
Answer: b) Lacking purpose
2. Which of these is a synonym of "senseless"?
a) Wise
b) Foolish
c) Meaningful
d) Clever
Answer: b) Foolish
3. What is an antonym of "senseless"?
a) Absurd
b) Pointless
c) Sensible
d) Foolish
Answer: c) Sensible
4. Which sentence uses "senseless" correctly?
a) The senseless man finished the marathon in record time.
b) The senseless story made everyone confused.
c) She made a senseless decision to study for an exam.
d) He senselessly solved the maths problem quickly.
Answer: b) The senseless story made everyone confused.
5. Which idiom relates to the word "senseless"?
a) Make sense of
b) Easy as pie
c) Keep your chin up
d) Too good to be true
Answer: a) Make sense of
