no-brainer

noun

no-brain·​er ˈnō-ˈbrā-nər How to pronounce no-brainer (audio)
: something that requires a minimum of thought

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Tamping down on these images seemed like a no-brainer to almost everyone: leaders in both parties, parent activists, and civil society groups all pushed for legislation. Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024 The newest version of the Roar addresses both issues by getting rid of the low battery warning and lowering the default volume, making this portable sound machine a no-brainer for families on the go. The Editors, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024 This is a no-brainer for Arizona, who just lost their stalwart 3-WAR first baseman, Christian Walker, in free agency. Keith Law, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024 Taking the job after Farhan Zaidi was fired at the end of the season was a no-brainer. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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