brainless
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of brainless
First recorded in 1400–50, brainless is from the late Middle English word braynles. See brain, -less
Example Sentences
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For an intelligent man, it was a howlingly brainless offence.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
So it goes throughout this visually mammoth but brainless audio-visual excursion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
In the aftermath, England was slammed as "brainless" and even "arrogant" by former greats for their meek performance after putting themselves in a strong position to win.
From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025
The dialogue was more dignified: no brainless chatter or mawkish introductions.
From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024
I should be avoiding him entirely after my brainless and embarrassing babbling yesterday.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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