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Thick-headed vs Thick-skulled

Both 'thick-headed' and 'thick-skulled' are correct phrases used to describe someone who is stubborn or slow to understand. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 1207 views

Thick-headed

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe someone who is stubborn or slow to understand.

It is used to describe someone who is not very intelligent or who is slow to understand things.

Examples:

He can be a bit thick-headed when it comes to new ideas.
Don't be so thick-headed, try to see things from a different perspective.
Her thick-headedness often leads to misunderstandings.
I can't believe how thick-headed he is sometimes.
His thick-headed refusal to listen caused many problems.

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They have an idea that is easily proved wrong but they refuse to let you. My friend is so thick headed, he swears that all arabs are out to hurt someone. by ciper ...
Synonyms for thickheaded at Thesaurus.com with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Dictionary and Word of the Day.
thick-headed. star. see definition of thick-headed. Font size. X. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. show. all, adjective. as in stupid; as in unintelligent; as in thick-witted. prev next.
This is the British English definition of thick-headed. View American English definition of thick-headed. Change your default dictionary to American English.

Alternatives:

dense
obstinate
stubborn
slow-witted
unintelligent

Thick-skulled

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe someone who is stubborn or slow to understand.

It is used to describe someone who is not very intelligent or who is slow to understand things.

Examples:

He can be a bit thick-skulled when it comes to new ideas.
Don't be so thick-skulled, try to see things from a different perspective.
Her thick-skulledness often leads to misunderstandings.
I can't believe how thick-skulled he is sometimes.
His thick-skulled refusal to listen caused many problems.

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thick skulled. star. see definition of thick skulled. Font size. X. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. show. all, adjective. as in blockheaded; as in dimwitted. prev next. boneheaded ...
Thick-skulled - (used informally) stupid thick-skulled ... Put two strong-willed, thick -skulled , mule-stubborn men together and admittedly sparks sometimes will fly.
Adjective. (comparative more thick-skulled, superlative most thick-skulled). Dull; heavy; stupid; slow to learn. Part or all of this entry has been imported from the ...
Well, you are a thick-skulled one, Pete, not to know your own name. Through Forest and Stream George Manville Fenn. They were just too thick-skulled to have ...

Alternatives:

dense
obstinate
stubborn
slow-witted
unintelligent

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