Brainless

/ˈbreɪn.ləs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
lacking intelligence or awareness; foolish.
His brainless comments during the meeting only made the situation worse.
having no thought or consideration; mindless.
She spent the afternoon watching brainless reality TV shows.

Etymology

The term 'brainless' is a compound of 'brain' and the suffix '-less', indicating a lack of brain or intelligence.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brainless decision
a decision made without thought or consideration.
brainless task
a task that requires little to no thought.

Related Words

mindless
lacking in mental acuity or awareness.
foolish
lacking good sense or judgment.

Slang Meanings

dumb
Stop being so dumb; think before you act!
airhead
She's such an airhead for forgetting the meeting!