brainless
Americanadjective
adjective
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- brainlessly adverb
- brainlessness noun
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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Wolff said after the race that the comments were "brainless".
From BBC
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
A stunned England woke Sunday to savage criticism after their meek capitulation in the first Ashes Test, branded "brainless" and "damaged" by former greats after their cavalier approach backfired.
From Barron's
Meme coins spawned on sites like Pump.fun, where the awful and the brainless alike became speculative fodder.
The Spectator described the show as "brainless", suggesting Winkleman "gushed" over her guests and asked obvious questions.
From BBC
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