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thickheaded

/θɪkˈhædɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does thickheaded mean?

adjective

Having a stubborn refusal to accept advice or to change one's opinion; obstinately foolish or stupid.

Example

"He was being thickheaded about the new policy and refused to listen to reason."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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