brainer
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6.5
- noun
- /ˈbreɪnər/
- Informal
:
cerebrito
- However, there were extenuating circumstances that made attending this Comic Con a no-brainer for us.
- a no-brainer
Examples
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"Sustainable processes in manufacturing, in my view, are a no-brainer," another engineer wrote.
Academic text (2010) -
This should be a no brainer decision for an entrepreneur.
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In comparison , the oil crisis would be a no brainer.
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Figure out a way to make your deal a no-brainer, and you will get funding.
Blog text (1) -
I think it's a no-brainer, but, of course, I have absolutely no say in any of this.
Blog text (9) -
Okay, this one might seem like a no-brainer, but I swear to God it's the most effective.
Blog text (9) -
This is a no-brainer, I'm telling you.
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To most people, the iPad Mini will be a no-brainer over the iPad "4".
Blog text (15) -
The case for early intervention and preventive services for older people ought to be a no-brainer.
Academic text (2009) -
Declining an extended warranty is virtually a no-brainer when buying most electronic items.
Synonyms
393
3.4
A person who thinks of the main ideas for a plan
252
4.9
A person with very strong intelligence or creative skill
142
3.8
A person who has deep ideas about important subjects
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8.2
A person who is very smart and good at solving hard problems
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8.5
A person who shows off knowledge and annoys others
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8.0
A very smart person who lacks common sense or social skills
A rude word people use to praise someone very clever and tricky
A person known for deep thinking and ideas
Antonyms
Compounds
How Intelligent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word brainer comes from the simple word brain, which means 'the thinking organ', plus the ending -er that means 'a person who'. So a brainer is someone thought of as clever or very intelligent.