brain-dead
adjective
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Definition of brain-dead
1 : characterized by brain death
2 : lacking intelligence or vitality brain-dead fools
Synonyms & Antonyms for brain-dead
Synonyms
brainless, dense, doltish, dopey (also dopy), dorky [slang], dull, dumb, fatuous, half-witted, mindless, oafish, obtuse, opaque, pinheaded, senseless, simple, slow, stupid, thick, thickheaded, unintelligent, vacuous, weak-minded, witless
Antonyms
apt, brainy, bright, brilliant, clever, fast, intelligent, keen, nimble, quick, quick-witted, sharp, sharp-witted, smart
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brain-dead
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of brain-dead
medical : showing no sign of activity in the brain : having no brain function
: very stupid : not able to function normally
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