blockheaded

Thick as brick

Blockheaded means stupid or obstinate, suggesting a head as dense and unyielding as a block of wood.

The word is informal and mildly insulting: Don't be so blockheaded—just admit you were wrong.

Someone blockheaded refuses to see reason or learn from mistakes.

stupid

thick

Having great depth

  • dullLacking edge or interest
  • dimLow in light
  • slowLacking in speed

obtuse · dumb · simple · vacuous · unintelligent · brainless · foolish · doltish · clueless · ignorant

stubborn

pigheaded

Stubbornly refusing to yield

obstinate · dogged · willful · intransigent · uncompromising · unbending · obdurate · recalcitrant · immovable · inflexible

Opposites
intellectual capacity/quickness

blockheadedbrilliant

Intensely bright or gifted

intelligent · smart · clever · bright · quick-witted

mental flexibility

blockheadedopen-minded

Receptive to different ideas

receptive · teachable · reasonable · flexible · persuadable

Family

blockhead, blockheads, blockheadedness

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G