Brainlessness

/ˈbreɪnləsnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being brainless; stupidity, foolishness, or lack of intelligence.

Etymology

Noun formed from 'brainless' by adding -ness. 'Brainless' combines 'brain' + -less (without), so brainlessness is the abstract quality of lacking brain or intelligence.

Kelly Says

This word sits at an interesting intersection—it's both harsh (insulting someone's intelligence) and somewhat philosophical (acknowledging that some actions reveal an absence of thought). Medieval philosophy used similar logic with 'mindlessness.'

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