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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    obtuse dim-witted stupid foolish dense dull slow sluggish lethargic apathetic unresponsive insensitive callous hardened obstinate stubborn resistant impervious unyielding uncompromising rigid inflexible unrelenting unremitting unfeeling unemotional impassive indifferent unconcerned unbothered unmoved implacable intractable headstrong pigheaded mulish obstreperous recalcitrant refractory intransigent

    Meaning of Thick-Headed

    having a slow or limited understanding

    Definitions

    • Having a slow or limited understanding, lacking in intellectual acuity or sharpness
    • * Stubbornly uncooperative or resistant to change, unwilling to listen or consider alternative viewpoints

    Etymology of Thick-Headed

    The term "thick-headed" originated in the 16th century, derived from the idea that a person with a thick head or skull is less intelligent or less capable of understanding
    Historically, the phrase has been used to describe individuals who are perceived as dim-witted, stubborn, or unyielding

    Example Uses

    • He's so thick-headed, he never listens to advice or considers alternative perspectives
    • * Despite the evidence, she remained thick-headed and refused to change her opinion

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    intelligent astute discerning perceptive sensitive responsive emotional passionate enthusiastic compromising flexible yielding cooperative compliant obedient docile timid submissive accommodating conciliatory diplomatic tactful considerate thoughtful reflective introspective open-minded receptive aware alert vigilant

    Related Nouns

    stupidity foolishness denseness dullness sluggishness lethargy apathy insensitivity callousness hardness obstinacy stubbornness resistance imperviousness unyieldingness rigidity inflexibility unrelentingness unremittingness unfeelingness unemotionality impassiveness indifference unconcern unmovedness implacability intractability headstrongness pigheadedness mulishness obstreperousness recalcitrance refractoriness intransigence

    Related Verbs

    stubbornly resist refuse defy disobey oppose reject spurn decline disdain scorn mock ridicule scoff sneer jeer taunt tease provoke irritate annoy exasperate infuriate enrage inflame antagonize alienate offend insult affront outrage scandalize

    Related Adjectives

    stupid foolish dense dull slow sluggish lethargic apathetic unresponsive insensitive callous hardened obstinate stubborn resistant impervious unyielding rigid inflexible unrelenting unremitting unfeeling unemotional impassive indifferent unconcerned unbothered unmoved implacable intractable headstrong pigheaded mulish obstreperous recalcitrant refractory intransigent