as in idiots
a stupid person
that loggerhead couldn't find the business end of a cow even if his life depended on it
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Recent Examples of loggerheads
The Yemeni leader, who heads a separatist group backed by the Emirates but at loggerheads with Saudi Arabia, knew that whatever waited for him in Riyadh wouldn’t be to his liking.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
When Ryan came to loggerheads with original Dragon co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik, Ryan asked for Martin’s support in their dispute, and got it (Sapochnik left the show after season one).
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
In contrast, loggerheads, with algae and barnacles clinging to their shells, have a seaweedy smell.
—Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
For two people who appeared, going into the meeting, to be at such loggerheads, the conviviality the two displayed, cracking jokes and offering friendly pats with one another, was surprising.
—Jessica Moore, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
But Hough and Inaba found themselves at loggerheads when the former's critique started to go south.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Leaders remain at loggerheads over how to proceed, with rank-and-file negotiations making little headway so far.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2025
Republicans, who control both chambers of Congress, and Democrats remained at loggerheads over the terms of a funding deal as the government shutdown dragged on to its sixth day.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
But Florida is a nesting destination for endangered or threatened sea turtles, including loggerheads, green turtles, leatherbacks and Kemp’s Ridley turtles, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
When Ryan came to loggerheads with original Dragon co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik, Ryan asked for Martin’s support in their dispute, and got it (Sapochnik left the show after season one).
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
In contrast, loggerheads, with algae and barnacles clinging to their shells, have a seaweedy smell.
—Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
For two people who appeared, going into the meeting, to be at such loggerheads, the conviviality the two displayed, cracking jokes and offering friendly pats with one another, was surprising.
—Jessica Moore, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
But Hough and Inaba found themselves at loggerheads when the former's critique started to go south.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Leaders remain at loggerheads over how to proceed, with rank-and-file negotiations making little headway so far.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2025
Republicans, who control both chambers of Congress, and Democrats remained at loggerheads over the terms of a funding deal as the government shutdown dragged on to its sixth day.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
But Florida is a nesting destination for endangered or threatened sea turtles, including loggerheads, green turtles, leatherbacks and Kemp’s Ridley turtles, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loggerheads
Noun
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As Venus points out in his confessional, the problem here is Marcus, who keeps making both of them look like idiots.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2026
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Thank God for the 10-second delay, which was introduced for f---ing idiots like me.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Dilbert principle — traced back to a quote in a 1995 strip — posited that managers and higher-ups are actually successful morons whose stubbornness is confused for real leadership qualities.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2026
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Overwhelmingly, though, the most common response was to seek confirmation of their suspicions that Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were morons.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Shame on the leadership of Minnesota — and the lunatics in the street.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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However, don't be surprised that the lunatics are in charge of the asylum and administration at UAF.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Winners and losers won't be remembered for long, while the only thing in any danger is the participants' pride.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Internet went on to become the greatest technology trend in history, but picking winners and losers was very difficult.—
R. Scott Raynovich,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Loggerheads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loggerheads. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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