braindead
No cognitive function
Braindead describes a state of no brain activity, the medical criterion for death even when machines maintain heartbeat and breathing.
Extended to mean utterly stupid or incapable of thought: I'm completely braindead after that exam.
Also describes ideas or entertainment lacking any intellectual content: braindead television.
Sometimes hyphenated or two words.
Deeply unconscious, unrousable
- vegetativeOf plant growth
- unresponsiveFailing to react or reply
- unconsciousNot awake or aware
- lifelessDevoid of animation
inert · catatonic · stupor · incapacitated · sedated · anesthetized · insensible · paralyzed
Lacking thought or awareness
- idioticExtremely lacking intelligence
- moronicExtremely foolish or senseless
- dimwittedLacking mental acuity
- vacuousEmpty of content
empty-headed · witless · senseless · dull · obtuse · dense · thick · simpleton
Lacking thought or awareness
- tediousBoring through length
- monotonousUnchangingly dull
- numbingCausing loss of sensation
- soul-crushingDestroying one's inner spirit
repetitive · dull · unstimulating · mechanical · robotic · zombie-like · autopilot · droning
Lacking interest or concern
- disengagedNot participating or invested
- zoned-outMentally checked out
- glazedCoated with shiny finish
- listlessLacking energy or enthusiasm
passive · unmotivated · tuned-out · blank · detached · unresponsive · numb · zombified
comatose
Deeply unconscious, unrousable
- vegetativeOf plant growth
- unresponsiveFailing to react or reply
- unconsciousNot awake or aware
lifeless · inert · catatonic · stupor · incapacitated · sedated · anesthetized · insensible · paralyzed · nonreactive
mindless
Lacking thought or awareness
- idioticExtremely lacking intelligence
- moronicExtremely foolish or senseless
- dimwittedLacking mental acuity
vacuous · empty-headed · witless · senseless · dull · obtuse · dense · thick · simpleton · foolish
mindless
Lacking thought or awareness
- tediousBoring through length
- monotonousUnchangingly dull
- numbingCausing loss of sensation
soul-crushing · repetitive · dull · unstimulating · mechanical · robotic · zombie-like · autopilot · droning · humdrum
indifferent
Lacking interest or concern
- disengagedNot participating or invested
- zoned-outMentally checked out
- glazedCoated with shiny finish
listless · passive · unmotivated · tuned-out · blank · detached · unresponsive · numb · zombified · going through the motions
braindeadconscious
Mentally present and alert
alive · responsive · sentient · living · functioning