Wrongheaded

Pronunciation: /rɔːŋˈhɛdɪd/

Definitions of wrongheaded

adjective showing or characterized by incorrect or misguided thinking; mistaken

Example Sentences

A1 She had a wrongheaded idea about how to solve the problem.

A2 His wrongheaded decision led to a lot of problems.

B1 The manager's wrongheaded approach to the project caused delays.

B2 It was clear to everyone that his wrongheaded thinking was holding the team back.

C1 The CEO's wrongheaded policies were detrimental to the company's success.

C2 Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, he stubbornly clung to his wrongheaded beliefs.

Examples of wrongheaded in a Sentence

formal The committee's decision to reject the proposal was deemed wrongheaded by many experts.

informal I think it's totally wrongheaded to cancel the event at the last minute.

slang Her plan to quit her job without a backup was just plain wrongheaded.

figurative His stubborn refusal to listen to any advice is a clear example of his wrongheaded approach to life.

Grammatical Forms of wrongheaded

• past tense: wrongheaded
• plural: wrongheadeds
• comparative: more wrongheaded
• superlative: most wrongheaded
• present tense: wronghead
• future tense: will be wrongheaded
• perfect tense: have been wrongheaded
• continuous tense: being wrongheaded
• singular: wrongheaded
• positive degree: wrongheaded
• infinitive: to be wrongheaded
• gerund: wrongheading
• participle: wrongheaded

Origin and Evolution of wrongheaded

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'wrongheaded' originated from the combination of 'wrong' meaning incorrect or mistaken, and 'headed' referring to having a particular kind of head or mindset.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone with a stubborn or obstinate mindset, the term 'wrongheaded' has evolved to also imply someone who is misguided or foolish in their beliefs or actions.