woodenheaded

Thick as timber

Woodenheaded means stupid or obstinate, as if the head were made of wood rather than functioning brain matter.

The word suggests dull-witted stubbornness—someone who can't or won't understand: Don't be so woodenheaded about this.

It's old-fashioned and mildly insulting rather than harsh.

stupid

thick

Having great depth

  • denseClosely packed together
  • dullLacking edge or interest
  • dimLow in light

slow · obtuse · blockheaded · thick-skulled · dull-witted · slow-witted · brainless · mindless · witless · doltish

stubborn

pigheaded

Stubbornly refusing to yield

headstrong · willful · obdurate · dogged · intransigent · unyielding · adamant · unbending · immovable · pertinacious

unreasoning

irrational

Lacking sound judgment

senseless · foolish · nonsensical · mindless · thoughtless · obtuse · imperceptive · unperceptive · blinkered · narrow-minded

Opposites
intellectual capacity

woodenheadedbrilliant

Intensely bright or gifted

intelligent · clever · smart · bright · brainy

mental flexibility

woodenheadedsharp-witted

Intellectually quick and perceptive

quick · agile · keen · alert · receptive

cognitive flexibility

woodenheadedopen-minded

Receptive to different ideas

reasonable · receptive · persuadable · flexible · adaptable

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