Lamebrain

Pronunciation: /leɪmˌbreɪn/

Definitions of lamebrain

noun a foolish or unintelligent person

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother is such a lamebrain when it comes to math.

A2 The class clown always acts like a lamebrain to get attention.

B1 She was labeled a lamebrain by her colleagues for making such a foolish mistake.

B2 The CEO's decision was criticized as being that of a lamebrain by the board members.

C1 The journalist was accused of being a lamebrain for not fact-checking his sources before publishing the article.

C2 Despite his impressive academic credentials, he was dismissed as a lamebrain by his peers due to his lack of practical knowledge.

Examples of lamebrain in a Sentence

formal The professor referred to the student as a lamebrain for not understanding the complex theory.

informal My brother can be such a lamebrain sometimes, always forgetting important things.

slang Don't listen to him, he's just a lamebrain who doesn't know what he's talking about.

figurative Her decision to quit her stable job and pursue her passion was seen as a move of a lamebrain by her conservative family.

Grammatical Forms of lamebrain

• past tense: lamebrained
• plural: lamebrains
• comparative: more lamebrained
• superlative: most lamebrained
• present tense: lamebrains
• future tense: will be lamebrained
• perfect tense: has/have been lamebrained
• continuous tense: is being lamebrained
• singular: lamebrain
• positive degree: lamebrain
• infinitive: to lamebrain
• gerund: lamebraining
• participle: lamebrained

Origin and Evolution of lamebrain

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'lamebrain' is believed to have originated as a derogatory term to describe someone with a lack of intelligence or common sense.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'lamebrain' has continued to be used in a similar derogatory manner to describe someone who is foolish or slow-witted.