fatheaded

Thick in thought

Fatheaded means stupid or foolish, suggesting someone whose head is full of fat rather than brains.

The word is mildly insulting but not harsh: Don't be so fatheaded—of course we need to check the map.

A fathead is the person so described.

stupid

dim-witted

Lacking intelligence or quickness

dense · dull · slow-witted · thick · dopey · dumb · witless · brainless · empty-headed · wooden-headed

arrogant

conceited

Excessively proud of oneself

haughty · overbearing · high-handed · puffed-up · swollen-headed · bigheaded · cocky · snobbish · supercilious · imperious

Opposites
intelligence/mental acuity

fatheadedsmart

Mentally quick, or fashionable

intelligent · clever · brilliant · sharp · quick-witted

sensibleness/judgment

fatheadedsensible

Showing good judgment

wise · prudent · shrewd · sagacious · judicious

Family

fathead, fatheads, fatheadedness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G