Synonyms of brainpower

brainpower

noun

ˈbrān-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

as in intellect

the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems

the president's inner circle of advisers just didn't seem to have the brainpower to deal with the crisis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intellect
• intelligence
• sense
• reason
• smarts
• talent
• brain(s)
• intellectuality
• aptitude
• mentality
• wit
• gray matter
• insight
• wisdom
• mind
• brilliance
• intellectualism
• headpiece
• acumen
• perspicacity
• alertness
• astuteness
• braininess
• perception
• discernment
• judgement
• judgment
• sagacity
• percipience
• apprehension
• common sense
• discriminability
• sapience
• horse sense
• mother wit
• skull
• eggheadedness
• highbrowism
• head

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• density
• idiocy
• stupidity
• slowness
• dullness
• dulness
• imbecility
• feeblemindedness
• foolishness
• dumbness
• denseness
• fatuity
• senselessness
• simpleness
• dopiness
• doltishness
• half-wittedness

Examples of brainpower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By concentrating the brainpower of humanity in relatively small geographic areas, cities have promoted the kinds of interactions that nurture creativity and technological advances. —Michael Bloomberg, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2015

By connecting with their inner strength and divine wisdom, Pallas in Virgo has the brainpower and wits to move past anything that stands in their way. —Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024

Gamma radiation gives him green skin, an engorged skull, and off-the-charts brainpower. —Nick Romano, EW.com, 29 July 2024

Being caught in a firestorm is a test of emotions as well as brainpower and judgment. —Dan McGinn, Washington Post, 11 July 2024