Muttonheaded

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌtnˌhɛdɪd/

Definitions of muttonheaded

adjective A term used to describe someone as foolish or stupid.

Example Sentences

A1 The muttonheaded man couldn't figure out how to open the door.

A2 She made a muttonheaded mistake by leaving her phone at home.

B1 His muttonheaded decision to skip studying for the exam cost him a good grade.

B2 The muttonheaded driver caused a traffic jam by going the wrong way down the street.

C1 Despite his muttonheaded tendencies, he was still able to succeed in his career.

C2 Her boss was frustrated by her muttonheaded approach to problem-solving.

Examples of muttonheaded in a Sentence

formal His muttonheaded decision cost the company thousands of dollars.

informal I can't believe she made such a muttonheaded mistake.

slang Don't be so muttonheaded, use your common sense!

figurative His stubbornness made him appear muttonheaded in front of his peers.

Grammatical Forms of muttonheaded

• past tense: muttonheaded
• plural: muttonheads
• comparative: more muttonheaded
• superlative: most muttonheaded
• present tense: muttonhead
• future tense: will be muttonheaded
• perfect tense: has been muttonheaded
• continuous tense: is being muttonheaded
• singular: muttonhead
• positive degree: muttonheaded
• infinitive: to be muttonheaded
• gerund: muttonheading
• participle: muttonheaded

Origin and Evolution of muttonheaded

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'muttonheaded' originated from the combination of the words 'mutton' (referring to sheep meat) and 'headed' (referring to having a head). It was used to describe someone as foolish or stupid, likening them to the head of a sheep.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the use of 'muttonheaded' has evolved to be less commonly used in modern language, with 'foolish' or 'stupid' being more direct terms used instead. The association with sheep meat may have become less relevant in contemporary contexts.