Synonyms of brainpower

brainpower

noun

ˈbrān-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

as in intellect

the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems

the president's inner circle of advisers just didn't seem to have the brainpower to deal with the crisis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intellect
• intelligence
• sense
• reason
• smarts
• talent
• brain(s)
• intellectuality
• aptitude
• mentality
• wit
• gray matter
• insight
• wisdom
• mind
• brilliance
• intellectualism
• headpiece
• acumen
• perspicacity
• alertness
• astuteness
• braininess
• perception
• discernment
• judgement
• judgment
• sagacity
• percipience
• apprehension
• common sense
• discriminability
• sapience
• horse sense
• mother wit
• skull
• eggheadedness
• highbrowism
• head

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• density
• idiocy
• stupidity
• slowness
• dullness
• dulness
• imbecility
• feeblemindedness
• foolishness
• dumbness
• denseness
• fatuity
• senselessness
• simpleness
• dopiness
• doltishness
• half-wittedness

Examples of brainpower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Given the longevity of the Eagles – 52 years, as Henley reminded during the show – and the unquestionable success of their farewell tour thus far, the band didn’t need to invest the money, effort and brainpower required for a Sphere production. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024

Free up your brainpower for where it’s needed most. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024

By concentrating the brainpower of humanity in relatively small geographic areas, cities have promoted the kinds of interactions that nurture creativity and technological advances. —Michael Bloomberg, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2015

By connecting with their inner strength and divine wisdom, Pallas in Virgo has the brainpower and wits to move past anything that stands in their way. —Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024