No. 11,249 in German
sinnlose
"Meaningless" or "senseless."
In a sentence
Es ist sinnlos, über etwas zu streiten, das nicht wichtig ist.
It is pointless to argue about something that is not important.
Describes an action or endeavor that lacks purpose or utility, emphasizing its futility.
Der Film hatte eine sinnlose Handlung, die niemand verstand.
The movie had a senseless plot that no one understood.
Characterizes something as lacking coherent or logical structure, suggesting incomprehensibility.
Das sinnlose Verhalten des Charakters brachte alle Zuschauer zum Lachen.
The senseless behavior of the character made all the viewers laugh.
Highlights absurdity or unreasonable conduct, possibly invoking humor or critique.
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