airheaded

adjective

as in dumb
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily they are going to think I'm completely airheaded when I tell them I forgot the password again

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Recent Examples of airheaded Alicia Silverstone gave Cher Horowitz’s playful flicks of blonde hair just enough airheaded charm to disguise the character’s razor-sharp intelligence. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airheaded
  1. dumb
  2. stupid
  3. slow
  4. simple
  5. thick
Adjective
  • Then the reviews, of course, completely dismissed me as being like some old dumb blonde thing.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Basically all that's left for the dumb human to do when using the all-new Arrowmax Arrowspace S1 electric smart driver is dropping the bit in the tip and holding the driver steady – the S1 takes care of everything else.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of dumb
Adjective
  • That new development was in conjunction with head coach and top coordinator salaries that went from stupid to offensive.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026
  • In the end, that was stupid, because these things were actually trapped.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of stupid
Adjective
  • Increasingly, there are elevated places to stay that preserve the soul of this place, opening in a slow trickle like Valbona Resort and Spa (2024) and SeSam Villas in Theth (2025).
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The Bears jumped out to a 9-2 lead as USC was slow getting going offensively and committed three quick turnovers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of slow
Adjective
  • Cutforth found a wide-open Riley with a simple swing pass out to the left, giving the junior running back plenty of space to showcase his speed and beat several Rams defensive backs to find the end zone.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Made of large, rigid plastic panels, Hardig’s invention was designed to be weather- and insect-proof, simple to clean and maintain, and lightweight and easy to move.
    — Sarah Kuta, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • And the oversized Heavenly robes are thick enough to justify padding down to the pool deck without feeling underdressed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Five bedrooms and four bathrooms are spread throughout the tower, with colorful stripes bringing a playful contrast to the thick masonry walls.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of thick

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“Airheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airheaded. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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