Knuckleheaded

Pronunciation: /ˈnʌkəlˌhɛdɪd/

Definitions of knuckleheaded

adjective describing someone who is foolish or stupid

Example Sentences

A1 He made a knuckleheaded mistake by forgetting his keys at home.

A2 The knuckleheaded decision to skip class ended up causing more problems.

B1 Her knuckleheaded behavior at work led to her being reprimanded by her boss.

B2 The knuckleheaded plan to sneak into the concert without tickets was quickly thwarted by security.

C1 Despite his intelligence, he sometimes made knuckleheaded choices that left others scratching their heads.

C2 The CEO's knuckleheaded decision to invest in a failing company cost the company millions in losses.

Examples of knuckleheaded in a Sentence

formal The knuckleheaded decision to cut funding for education will have long-term negative consequences.

informal I can't believe you made such a knuckleheaded mistake on the project.

slang Stop being so knuckleheaded and listen to what I'm saying.

figurative His stubborn and knuckleheaded attitude is preventing any progress in the negotiations.

Grammatical Forms of knuckleheaded

• past tense: knuckleheaded
• plural: knuckleheads
• comparative: more knuckleheaded
• superlative: most knuckleheaded
• present tense: knucklehead
• future tense: will be knuckleheaded
• perfect tense: have been knuckleheaded
• continuous tense: is being knuckleheaded
• singular: knucklehead
• positive degree: knuckleheaded
• infinitive: to knucklehead
• gerund: knuckleheading
• participle: knuckleheaded

Origin and Evolution of knuckleheaded

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'knuckleheaded' is believed to have originated from the combination of the words 'knuckle' and 'head', referring to someone who is stubborn or foolish.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is dense or slow-witted, the term 'knuckleheaded' has evolved to also imply someone who is obstinate or stubborn.