adjective
brainless
Brainless (adjective) means lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish. Example: “That was a brainless thing to say in front of the client.”
adjective
1
Lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish.
"That was a brainless thing to say in front of the client."
2
Requiring no real thought or effort; mindlessly repetitive.
"After a long week, she just wanted a brainless action film."
How to use brainless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStupid or thoughtless, or (of an activity) undemanding and mindless.
Common pairings
brainless move
brainless entertainment
utterly brainless
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more brainless
- Superlative
- most brainless
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Etymology
Came from Middle English braynles, equivalent to brain plus -less.
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What does “brainless” mean?
The word “brainless” means lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish. In plain terms, stupid or thoughtless, or (of an activity) undemanding and mindless.
How do you use “brainless” in a sentence?
Here is “brainless” used in a sentence: “That was a brainless thing to say in front of the client.”
What part of speech is “brainless”?
“Brainless” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “brainless” have?
“Brainless” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish.
