pinheaded

adjective

pin·​head·​ed ˈpin-ˌhe-dəd How to pronounce pinheaded (audio)
pinheadedness noun

Examples of pinheaded in a Sentence

pinheaded leadership that got us into this mess

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pinheaded was in 1776

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Cite this Entry

“Pinheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinheaded. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

pinheaded

adjective
pin·​head·​ed -ˌhed-əd How to pronounce pinheaded (audio)
: lacking intelligence or understanding : stupid
pinheadedness noun
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