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Definition of blockheaded

blockheaded

/ˈblɑːkˌhɛd.ɪd/
block · head · ed
Adverb:blockheadedly
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• adjective

1

Slow to understand, foolish, or stubbornly unintelligent.

Example

"It was a blockheaded decision to ignore the safety warnings before operating the machinery."

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• Nearby Words

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blocking
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the 16th century from the noun 'blockhead', which originally referred to a wooden block shaped like a head used by hat-makers to mold hats, before being applied figuratively to a dull or stupid person.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blockheaded. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blockheaded
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