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Definition of featherbrained

featherbrained

/ˈfɛð.ɚˌbɹeɪnd/
feath · er · brained
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featherbrained Lexical Profile

featherbrained Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Foolish, flighty, or lacking in common sense and seriousness; easily distracted.

Example

"The committee quickly dismissed his featherbrained scheme to fund the project through lottery tickets."

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• Nearby Words

featherback
featherbed
featherbrain
featherbrained
feathered
feathergrass
featherhead

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century as a metaphorical compound combining 'feather' (representing lightness and lack of substance) and 'brained', implying a mind too light to hold serious thoughts.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Featherbrained. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/featherbrained
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