Blockheaded

Pronunciation: /blɑːkˈhɛdɪd/

Definitions of blockheaded

adjective a term used to describe someone who is stupid or slow-witted

Example Sentences

A1 He is so blockheaded that he can't even tie his own shoes.

A2 The blockheaded decision to ignore the weather forecast resulted in a ruined picnic.

B1 Her blockheaded refusal to listen to advice led to her failing the exam.

B2 The blockheaded manager refused to consider any new ideas from his team.

C1 Despite his blockheaded attitude, he somehow managed to succeed in business.

C2 The CEO's blockheaded decision caused a major financial loss for the company.

Examples of blockheaded in a Sentence

formal The blockheaded decision to ignore expert advice resulted in a costly mistake.

informal I can't believe how blockheaded he is sometimes.

slang She's acting so blockheaded, it's frustrating.

figurative His blockheaded approach to problem-solving is holding him back from success.

Grammatical Forms of blockheaded

• past tense: blockheaded
• plural: blockheadeds
• comparative: more blockheaded
• superlative: most blockheaded
• present tense: blockhead
• future tense: will be blockheaded
• perfect tense: have been blockheaded
• continuous tense: is being blockheaded
• singular: blockheaded
• positive degree: blockheaded
• infinitive: to be blockheaded
• gerund: being blockheaded
• participle: blockheaded

Origin and Evolution of blockheaded

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'blockheaded' originated from the combination of 'block' meaning a solid piece of wood or stone and 'headed' meaning having a head, resulting in a term describing someone with a head as solid and dense as a block.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'blockheaded' has evolved to be used more figuratively to describe someone who is stubborn, slow-witted, or lacking intelligence, rather than just focusing on the physical aspect of having a dense head.