Definition

Adjective: - (used informally) stupid: Describes a person who lacks intelligence or common sense; slow to understand or perceive things. This is an informal, often derogatory term.

Usage

This adjective is used informally to describe someone as being very foolish or unintelligent. It is a strong, somewhat old-fashioned insult and should be used with caution as it is offensive.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• As a predicate adjective: Often follows a linking verb like "be," "seem," or "act."
  • The manager acted completely blockheaded during the meeting.
• In informal characterization: Used in storytelling or direct speech to emphasize a character's foolishness.
  • In the comedy, the blockheaded sidekick provided most of the laughs.

Variants and Related Words

• Blockhead (noun): A stupid person. This is the noun form from which the adjective is derived.
  • He's a complete blockhead when it comes to technology.
• Thickheaded (adjective): A very close synonym, also meaning stupid or obtuse.

Synonyms

• Stupid
• Obtuse
• Dense
• Dim-witted
• Thickheaded

Antonyms

• Intelligent
• Clever
• Astute
• Perceptive

Notes

"Blockheaded" is a compound adjective formed from the noun "blockhead." It is considered informal and impolite. While it conveys a clear meaning, more neutral terms like "unwise" or "imprudent" are preferred in formal or polite contexts.

Adjective

1. (used informally) stupid