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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At this price, this deal is a no-brainer! Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026 The decision was virtually a no-brainer for Gustafson after Elliott started 10th and ran mostly outside the top five for the first half of the 400-lap race. ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026 Better child care policy feels like a no-brainer. Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026 The move to follow Campbell to Sacramento was a no-brainer for Lopez after the two became close during their time as the lead recruiters at Oregon. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no-brainer

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Apr. 2026.

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