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- [breyn-lis]
- /ˈbreɪn lɪs/
- /ˈbreɪn.ləs/
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- [breyn-lis]
- /ˈbreɪn lɪs/
Definitions of brainless word
- adjective brainless If you describe someone or something as brainless, you mean that you think they are stupid. 3
- adjective brainless stupid or foolish 3
- adjective brainless foolish or stupid 3
- adjective brainless mentally weak; foolish; witless; stupid. 1
- adjective brainless (not comparable) Having no brain. 0
- adjective brainless (comparable) Unintelligent, with little common sense. 0
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Origin of brainless
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50, brainless is from the late Middle English word braynles. See brain, -less
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Parts of speech for Brainless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
brainless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
brainless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for brainless
adj brainless
- mindless — without intelligence; senseless: a mindless creature.
- dumb — lacking intelligence or good judgment; stupid; dull-witted.
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- imbecile — Informal. a dunce; blockhead; dolt: Don't stand there like an imbecile. Open the door!.
- senseless — destitute or deprived of sensation; unconscious.
Antonyms for brainless
adj brainless
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- smart — having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability: a smart student.
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