adjective describes someone who is slow to understand or think; stubborn or obtuse
Describing someone who is stubborn or closed-minded in their thinking
Used to describe a student who is slow to understand or learn new concepts
Referring to someone who is insensitive or unempathetic in their interactions with others
Describing a colleague who is difficult to work with due to their inflexibility or lack of understanding
In a professional context, a writer may use the term 'thickheaded' to describe a character in a story who is stubborn or slow to understand.
A psychologist may use the term 'thickheaded' when discussing a patient who is resistant to therapy or new ideas.