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Thickheaded

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(informal) stupid, obtuse or dumb..

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Synonyms for thickheaded

thick-skulledaddlebrainedaddlepatedairheadedbee-brainedbeef-wittedbeefheadedbeetle-headedbirdbrainedblockheadedBoeotianboneheadedboofheadedbraindeadbrainlessbubbleheadedbuffle-headedbullet-headedcerebrally challengedchildishchowderheadedchuckleheadedcrackbrainedcretinousdaftdensedenteddim-bulbdim-headeddim-witted

Antonyms for thickheaded

Related Words

fatheadedboneheadedblockheadedloggerheadedwooden-headedthick-skulledstupidthickdensethick-brainedthickwittedthick-headedthick-skinnedthick-wittedthickskulledobtusethick as a brickopaquedulllunkheaded

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does thickheaded mean?

Thickheaded means (informal) stupid, obtuse or dumb..

What is a synonym for thickheaded?

Common synonyms include thick-skulled, addlebrained, addlepated, airheaded.

What is the opposite of thickheaded?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use thickheaded in a sentence?

Use thickheaded where its definition matches the intended context.

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