no-brainer

noun

no-brain·​er ˈnō-ˈbrā-nər How to pronounce no-brainer (audio)
Synonyms of no-brainernext
: something that requires a minimum of thought

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Polaris Anorak Jacket At nearly half off, the Polaris Anorak Jacket is a no-brainer for your cart while the sale lasts. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025 To me, that’s a no-brainer — an absolute no-brainer. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Dec. 2025 Going back to the origins of everyone's favorite scoundrel, Han Solo, may have felt like a no-brainer — especially with Kasdan on board as co-writer — but the film never felt like an essential addition to the rapidly expanding canon. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Dec. 2025 For those who like sleeping soft, this is a no-brainer. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for no-brainer

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of no-brainer was in 1954

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“No-brainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-brainer. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

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