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adjective

Definition of boneheadnext
as in dumb
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily a bonehead decision to trade their best player

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bonehead

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noun

ˈbōn-ˌhed How to pronounce bonehead (audio)
as in idiot
a stupid person the package's directions seem to suggest that anyone who would buy such a product is a bonehead

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Recent Examples of bonehead
Adjective
Importantly, Duffy is self-aware, frequently acknowledging his fears or chastising himself for bonehead moves. — Claude Peck, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025 Szturc late in the 2nd picked up a bonehead 10-minute misconduct for a mouthguard violation. — Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 30 Oct. 2022
Noun
Bots and boneheads lack the patience and simplicity that’s needed when building a real network. — Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 The giant-sized Inferno Deadwood Skeleton also has the signature blinking LCD eyes that make Home Depot's skeleton just a bit creepier than all the other boneheads on the block. — Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for bonehead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonehead
  1. dumb
  2. moron
  3. stupid
  4. slow
  5. simple
Adjective
  • Wow, the brown Democratic candidate calling the white Republican candidate a dumb immigrant — California politics sure have changed!
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • His current employer is Damien Cantor, an authentically sleazy and slippery character who operates under no discernible code beyond indulging a dumb, preening narcissism.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of dumb
Noun
  • The unlikely source is Enervate’s company stooge corporate strategist, Ken Davies (Tim Key), a moron by any measure.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
  • God help us all if some idiot, some moron, ever put you in charge.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026
Definition of moron
Adjective
  • Doing so would be a stupid move for an Oval Office wannabe, one already hobbled by the progressive persona of the Golden State.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Republican Massachusetts Senate nominee John Deaton is not stupid.
    — Jon Keller, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of stupid
Adjective
  • On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In particular, he was asked about Netflix’s slower growth (2% year-over-year growth in user engagement during the first half in 2026).
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of slow
Adjective
  • The best power pop is simple, direct, and memorable, in both words and sound.
    — Jeff Yerger, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The lack of close coordination between these simple details undermines the structure’s coherence and intent.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
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“Bonehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonehead. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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