adj ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having an obstinately (persistently, stubbornly) perverse/erroneous opinion or judgement.

   "He's not just wrong, but wrongheaded, about raising the kids."

Adjective

1. 1
   obstinately perverse in judgment or opinion wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

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"He's not just wrong, but wrongheaded, about raising the kids."

Etymology

From wrong + headed.

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