What is another word for wooden-headed?

42 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ wˈʊdənhˈɛdɪd], [ wˈʊdənhˈɛdɪd], [ w_ˈʊ_d_ə_n_h_ˈɛ_d_ɪ_d]

Wooden-headed is a term used to describe someone who is stubborn, inflexible, dull or stupid. There are various synonyms that can be used in place of wooden-headed such as obstinate, pig-headed, unyielding, thick-skinned, unresponsive and rigid. These words are commonly used to describe someone who refuses to change their ways, opinions, or actions. The term wooden-headed originates from the expression "having a head of wood" which means to have a mind that is fixed and unmovable like wood. Synonyms for wooden-headed are useful for writers, speakers and communicators who want to express the same idea in different ways or for individuals who want to avoid using the same term repeatedly.

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How to use "Wooden-headed" in context?

Most people are familiar with the monikers "wooden-headed" or "dumb-headed." But, what does the fact that someone has a wooden head mean? According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term "wooden-headed" is derived from the Old French word bois or the Latin word albumen, meaning "tree root." In anatomical terms, a person with a wooden head is said to have a denuded cranium, or a skull that is almost entirely devoid of hair. This is due to the fact that few people have hair growing on the top of their heads.

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