brainless
Brainless (adjective) means lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish. Example: “That was a brainless thing to say in front of the client.”
How to use brainless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStupid or thoughtless, or (of an activity) undemanding and mindless.
Word forms
more brainless comparative, most brainless superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English braynles; equivalent to brain + -less.
Rhymes for brainless
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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.