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单词 featherbrained
释义

featherbrain

noun

feath·​er·​brain ˈfe-t͟hər-ˌbrān How to pronounce featherbrain (audio)
: a foolish scatterbrained person
featherbrained
ˈfe-t͟hər-ˌbrānd How to pronounce featherbrain (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

  • birdbrain
  • cuckoo
  • ditz
  • featherhead
  • flibbertigibbet
  • nitwit
  • rattlebrain
  • scatterbrain
  • softhead
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Example Sentences

you would not want to have to rely on that featherbrain in an emergency

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

featherbrained

adjective

as in goofy
lacking in seriousness or maturity some featherbrained youngsters giggled through the graduation ceremonies

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • goofy
  • silly
  • giddy
  • futile
  • harebrained
  • ditzy
  • scatterbrained
  • foolish
  • puerile
  • ditsy
  • light-minded
  • frivolous
  • playful
  • birdbrained
  • flighty
  • frothy
  • yeasty
  • dizzy
  • thoughtless
  • fatuous
  • inane
  • light-headed
  • happy
  • daffy
  • witless
  • shallow
  • superficial
  • crazy
  • daft
  • nonsensical
  • flippant
  • giggly
  • exuberant
  • lighthearted
  • fluttery
  • fruity
  • sappy
  • light

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • serious
  • earnest
  • sober
  • serious-minded
  • thoughtful
  • melancholy
  • sombre
  • somber
  • grave
  • dignified
  • severe
  • staid
  • sedate
  • heavy
  • solemn
  • unfrivolous
  • no-nonsense
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