woodenheaded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for woodenheaded
Adjective
  • Open star clusters typically reside in the dense spiral arms of the Milky Way, where the gravity of passing stars can tug at their outermost members, pulling them apart over the course of millions of years.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Hours are wasted sifting through open roles, tweaking cover letters, dealing with obtuse recruiters—and that’s all before you get started with potential interviews.
    Matt Burgess, Wired News, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Turning it into a cheap conceit to blast a political opponent is both obtuse and shameful, and only serves to bolster those who would downplay the terrors of Hitler’s reign.
    Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • That said, making adjustments to asset allocation isn’t always unwise.
    David Kudla, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
  • Tan called the investments begun under his predecessor, Pat Gelsinger, excessive and unwise.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
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“Woodenheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodenheaded. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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