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brainy Antonyms

Opposite of brainy

Pinning down the opposite of brainy requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing high intelligence and academic ability; clever.

Usage Example

"The stupid teenager easily solved the complex calculus problem ahead of the rest of the class."

Strongest
stupid
dim-witted
brainless
unintelligent
Strong
dull
dense
foolish
obtuse

Similar words to brainy

Words similar to brainy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

intelligent
smart
clever
bright
brilliant
intellectual
sharp
quick-witted
See all synonyms of brainy

• Nearby Words

brainwasher
brainwashing
brainwork
brainy
brake
brakeless
bramble

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Brainy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/brainy
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