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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Given that Jelly Roll performed well in MetLife Stadium, bringing him back after that loss is a no-brainer. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025 Keeping outfield prospect Owen Caissie was a no-brainer with Tucker possibly leaving as a free agent. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025 With one of the top NCAA athletics programs in the nation, teaming up with the Arkansas Razorbacks is a no-brainer. Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025 For young professionals, side hustlers, or anyone balancing work and education, $29.97 for lifetime PDF editing access is a no-brainer. PC Magazine, 31 July 2025 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 9 Aug. 2025.

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