Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

yes-brainer

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.19 in modern English

Syllables: yes-brain-er
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Something (a problem, decision, task etc.) that requires thought and consideration; a sensible conclusion or solution.

Humorous; Informal

Example Sentences

"It is a ‘no-brainer’ to state that every one of us is unique and a clear ‘yes-brainer’ to take account of developmental body–brain–mind patterns that can guide us in devising templates for individual intervention and caregiving."
"Do you see the problem here? I may be at the extreme end of the yes-brainer approach to shopping, but consumers are better informed and more curious than ever, and taking a stand, even a casual one, against that movement indicates a kind of frailty of imagination."

Etymology

From yes + brain + -er, modelled on no-brainer.

Usage

Inflected Forms

yes-brainers (plural)

Antonyms

no-brainer

Questions

What does yes-brainer mean?: Something (a problem, decision, task etc.) that requires thought and consideration; a sensible conclusion or solution.
Where does yes-brainer come from?: From yes + brain + -er, modelled on no-brainer.

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