birdbrained

adjective

Definition of birdbrainednext
1
as in goofy
lacking in seriousness or maturity a birdbrained neighbor who is forever giving me tacky tchotchkes

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2
as in stupid
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily a group of apparently birdbrained teenagers were clearly bored by the memorial

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birdbrained
  1. goofy
  2. stupid
  3. silly
  4. dumb
  5. giddy
  6. slow
  7. futile
  8. simple
Adjective
  • Ultimately, while The Substance got off to an intriguing start, the majority of the film and especially its goofy ending was mostly cheap shock value and amateurish satire built on the flimsiest premise imaginable.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • For three seasons in Laramie, Wyo., Allen heaved 75-yard bombs in practice, lived off Applebee’s and charmed teammates with his leadership style, a goofy sincerity and plenty of drinking games.
    Rustin Dodd, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of goofy
Adjective
  • So ridiculous the referee initially had trouble believing that anyone could be so reckless & stupid.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • And there was no such thing ever as a bad decision or a stupid question.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of stupid
Adjective
  • The Couple Next Door The Bottom Line PG-13 partner-swapping upstaged by silly thriller subplots.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Elon Musk is surrounded by almost constant controversy, but the latest scandal to rock the world’s richest man is surely the silliest—Musk is being accused of pretending to be good at video games.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of silly
Adjective
  • Ratajkowski has been fighting the stereotype of the dumb model from the beginning of her career.
    Daniel Jackson, Allure, 18 July 2017
  • Ninety nine percent of all NFL players are explicitly not dumb.
    Andy Benoit, The MMQB, 10 July 2017
Definition of dumb
Adjective
  • Other tribes of music-heads danced through dawn on muddy hillsides, barely sleeping or eating through the driving rain, dazed but giddy to take part in a massive, improbable event.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Our mammoth game is the last one, which just has to make the NFL schedule-makers giddy.
    Chris Branch, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of giddy
Adjective
  • The Israel Defense Forces have been slow to withdraw from their position in the southern part of Lebanon despite a Nov. 27 ceasefire deal that gave the Lebanese Army and the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon exclusive jurisdiction over the region.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Randle has often been slow to close out on 3-point shooters and inattentive off the ball.
    Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of slow
Adjective
  • In my experience, even attempting to get a price estimate beforehand is often futile.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Unnecessary pesticides are costly and often futile, and hey may kill beneficial insects and plants.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of futile
Adjective
  • My top answer is a simple and no-brainer recommendation: Wash your hands with soap and water.
    Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Adidas Originals Stan Smith Sneakers These iconic Stan Smith sneakers offer form and function thanks to their simple design, soft leather material (no blisters here!), and roomy fit.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of simple
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