no-brainer

noun

no-brain·​er ˈnō-ˈbrā-nər 

: something that requires a minimum of thought

Examples of no-brainer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Inviting the participation of Sitges Film Festival’s female genre directors initiative Woman in Fan for the Southern Cone of Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, was a no-brainer. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Steve Madden Hooded Drawcord-Waist Puffer Coat Outerwear definitely tends to run on the more pricey side, so scoring a puffer coat for 51 percent off is a no-brainer. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 31 Oct. 2026

Its recent Jenner and Bieber partnerships are thus no-brainers. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Her switch to the outside for the Vikings was also a no-brainer. — Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for no-brainer

• abstainer
• campaigner
• complainer
• container
• coplanar
• detainer
• maintainer
• nonplanar
• retainer
• sustainer
• entertainer
• gainer