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insensato

senseless, absurd

adjective een-sen-SAH-toh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: From in- (negation) + senso ('sense') + -ato.

Also means

foolish

Usage Note

Insensato describes something that lacks sense or reason — an absurd plan, a pointless act. It is stronger than irrazionale ('irrational') and often implies moral or intellectual judgement. The noun form insensatezza means 'senselessness' or 'absurdity'. Do not confuse with insensibile ('insensitive, numb').

Examples

"È stata una decisione insensata e pericolosa."

Natural Translation

It was a senseless and dangerous decision.

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