Blunderheaded

Pronunciation: /ˈblʌndərhɛdɪd/

Definitions of blunderheaded

adjective a term used to describe someone who is prone to making mistakes or errors; lacking in intelligence or good judgment

Example Sentences

A1 He made a blunderheaded mistake by forgetting to set his alarm for work.

A2 The blunderheaded decision to skip studying for the exam resulted in a failing grade.

B1 Her blunderheaded approach to solving the problem only made it worse.

B2 The blunderheaded error in the report caused confusion among the team.

C1 Despite his blunderheaded tendencies, he managed to succeed in his career.

C2 The blunderheaded leadership of the company led to financial losses and layoffs.

Examples of blunderheaded in a Sentence

formal The blunderheaded decision led to significant financial losses for the company.

informal I can't believe how blunderheaded he was to make such a mistake.

slang She's so blunderheaded, always messing things up.

figurative His blunderheaded approach to life often left him feeling lost and confused.

Grammatical Forms of blunderheaded

• past tense: blunderheaded
• plural: blunderheadeds
• comparative: more blunderheaded
• superlative: most blunderheaded
• present tense: blunderheads
• future tense: will blunderhead
• perfect tense: have blunderheaded
• continuous tense: is blunderheading
• singular: blunderheaded
• positive degree: blunderheaded
• infinitive: to blunderhead
• gerund: blunderheading
• participle: blunderheaded

Origin and Evolution of blunderheaded

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'blunderheaded' originated from the combination of 'blunder' meaning a foolish or careless mistake, and 'headed' meaning having a head or mind. It is likely that the word was created to describe someone who consistently makes foolish mistakes.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'blunderheaded' has continued to be used to describe someone who is foolish or lacks intelligence. It has retained its original meaning of making careless mistakes, but has also evolved to encompass a broader sense of incompetence or lack of judgment.