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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This one, at least near the end of the season, seemed like a no-brainer reunion. Michael Russo, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Truly, Jackson’s contract is so small that this decision may be a no-brainer. Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The procedure does require head shaving, but for Broten, that was a no-brainer. Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 30 June 2026 This blouse is a no-brainer for me and is already in my cart, ready for checkout. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for no-brainer

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 Jul. 2026.

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