What is the meaning of senselessly?

adverb

  • In a meaningless and purposeless manner.
    • usage: "these innocent bystanders were senselessly killed"
  • In an unreasonably senseless manner.
    • usage: "these temples were mindlessly destroyed by the Red Guards"
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