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blockheaded Synonyms
Another word for blockheaded
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• adjective (Context 1)
Slow to understand, foolish, or stubbornly unintelligent.
Usage Example
"It was a thickheaded decision to ignore the safety warnings before operating the machinery."
Strongest
thickheaded
wooden-headed
boneheaded
obtuse
dim-witted
dense
Strong
stupid
slow-witted
dull-witted
foolish
Opposites of blockheaded
The opposite of blockheaded shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
intelligent
smart
clever
bright
astute
shrewd
perceptive
wise
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blockheaded. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blockheaded