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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Jordan Halford Taking Trent Alexander-Arnold to the 2026 World Cup is simply a no-brainer, and that is coming from someone who has criticised his defensive ability. The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026 For Europeans, this is a no-brainer. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026 Working together once cameras stopped rolling was a no-brainer, Harmon insisted. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026 In either case, automatic enrollment at the very least should be a no-brainer. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 May 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 17 May. 2026.

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