braindead

British

/ ˈbreɪnˌdɛd /

adjective

having suffered brain death
informal not using or showing intelligence; stupid

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After five hours of surgery, Hexum was pronounced braindead on Oct.

From Fox News • Oct. 22, 2021

Half-baked readymade franchise pilots, braindead remakes of half-forgotten pop culture flotsam, sequels coasting on the goodwill earned by preceding films – you’re all on notice.

From The Guardian • Aug. 11, 2017

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