Softheaded

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Lacking sound judgment or resolve; stupid; weak-minded. derogatory, informal, mildly

    "1880, Mark Twain, A Tramp Abroad, Appendix E, How my fool of a soft-headed soft-hearted brother would rage if he knew how cunningly I have saved his pocket."

Adjective
  1. 1
    foolish; totally unsound wordnet

Synonyms

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barmyboneheadedchowderheadedcockamamiecrazydaft

Antonyms

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subtle

Example

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"1880, Mark Twain, A Tramp Abroad, Appendix E, How my fool of a soft-headed soft-hearted brother would rage if he knew how cunningly I have saved his pocket."

Etymology

From soft + headed.

Related phrases

weak minded

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