Thickheaded

Pronunciation: /ˈθɪkˌhɛdɪd/

Definitions of thickheaded

adjective describes someone who is slow to understand or think; stubborn or obtuse

Example Sentences

A1 He can be a bit thickheaded sometimes, but he means well.

A2 I find it difficult to work with someone who is so thickheaded and refuses to listen to reason.

B1 Her thickheaded attitude often leads to misunderstandings with her colleagues.

B2 Despite his thickheadedness, he managed to solve the problem in the end.

C1 The CEO's thickheaded decision cost the company millions in lost revenue.

C2 It's frustrating to deal with thickheaded individuals who refuse to consider alternative perspectives.

Examples of thickheaded in a Sentence

formal His thickheaded refusal to consider any other options led to the project's failure.

informal I can't believe how thickheaded he is sometimes, always thinking he knows best.

slang She's so thickheaded, she never listens to anyone else's opinions.

figurative The thickheadedness of his attitude blocked any chance of compromise.

Grammatical Forms of thickheaded

• past tense: thickheaded
• plural: thickheads
• comparative: thicker-headed
• superlative: thickest-headed
• present tense: thickhead
• future tense: will be thickheaded
• perfect tense: have been thickheaded
• continuous tense: being thickheaded
• singular: thickheaded
• positive degree: thickheaded
• infinitive: to be thickheaded
• gerund: being thickheaded
• participle: thickheaded

Origin and Evolution of thickheaded

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'thickheaded' originated from the Old English word 'thicceheafod', which literally means 'thick head'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'thickheaded' evolved to describe someone who is slow-witted or dull, rather than just having a physically thick skull.