What does brainless mean?
Brainless means (not comparable) Having no brain..
Brainless
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(not comparable) Having no brain..
Definitions by Sense
- (not comparable) Having no brain.
- (comparable) Unintelligent, with little common sense.
- (of a thing done) Overly repetitive and unchallenging, not requiring any careful attention or providing any significant stimulation.
Example Sentences
Surely it was more likely that a brainless creature, acting solely by vague predatory instinct, would give up the chase when I disappeared, and, after a pause of astonishment, would wander away in search of some other prey?
"I don't mean all of your friends—only a small proportion—which, however, connects your circle with that deadly, idle, brainless bunch—the insolent chatterers at the opera, the gorged dowagers, the worn-out, passionless men, the enervated matrons of the summer capital,[…]!"
Near-synonyms: automatic, rote, dull
Synonyms for brainless
Antonyms for brainless
Related Words
Word Forms
- more brainless
- most brainless
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for brainless?
Common synonyms include anencephalous, half-brained, half-witted, addlebrained.
What is the opposite of brainless?
Possible antonyms include brainy, engrossing.
How do you use brainless in a sentence?
Surely it was more likely that a brainless creature, acting solely by vague predatory instinct, would give up the chase when I disappeared, and, after a pause of astonishment, would wander away in search of some other prey?
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