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

Sandals are a no-brainer in the summer—but finding a pair that feels good on your feet while walking long distances and traveling requires intentional shopping. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

Whether or not it was ever used is anyone’s guess, but it won’t be reused anytime soon; that was a no-brainer to stick in the decluttering bag. — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 29 July 2026

Most receivers with his production at age 25 are no-brainer extensions, but his off-field concerns have changed that. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 21 July 2026

For Jenn Allen, the writer behind a travel blog for families with disabilities—Wonders Within Reach—a family trip to Boston was a no-brainer. — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 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