Blockhead: meaning, definitions and examples

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blockhead

[ ˈblɒkˌhɛd ]

^{Context #1}

insult

A person who is stupid or slow to understand

Synonyms

dolt, fool, idiot

Examples of usage

Don't be such a blockhead, it's obvious what needs to be done.
He's such a blockhead, he can't even follow simple instructions.

^{Context #2}

informal

A stubborn or obstinate person

Synonyms

obstinate, pigheaded, stubborn

Examples of usage

She's a real blockhead when it comes to changing her mind.
His blockhead attitude is preventing any progress in the negotiations.

Translations

Translations of the word "blockhead" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cabeça-dura

🇮🇳 मूर्ख

🇩🇪 Dummkopf

🇮🇩 bodoh

🇺🇦 дурень

🇵🇱 głupek

🇯🇵 頑固者 (がんこもの)

🇫🇷 imbécile

🇪🇸 cabeza dura

🇹🇷 ahmak

🇰🇷 멍청이

🇸🇦 غبي

🇨🇿 hlupák

🇸🇰 hlupák

🇨🇳 笨蛋 (bèndàn)

🇸🇮 butec

🇮🇸 heimskingi

🇰🇿 ақымақ

🇬🇪 ტუტუცი

🇦🇿 axmaq

🇲🇽 cabeza dura

Word origin

The term 'blockhead' originated in the 17th century, where 'block' referred to a head-shaped piece of wood used for mounting objects. Over time, 'blockhead' evolved to describe someone with a head as dense and hard as a block of wood, indicating a lack of intelligence or understanding.