thickheaded

Example Sentences

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They have no plan or target in mind, until they’re approached by Popof, a good-natured, thickheaded elephant who asks, “What are you up to?”

From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2022

Only the incredibly dim-witted and thickheaded wouldn’t consider Dorrance and Leipold ­— and Auriemma — among the coaching profession’s best and brightest, regardless of sport, gender or level.

From Washington Times • Apr. 8, 2015

Reyes so completely embodied the gawky, tenderhearted tomboy that you wanted to shake the thickheaded cowboys for ignoring her.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2015

He was charged with being "cunning," "thickheaded," "heartless," "filthy" and "fanatical."

From Chicago Tribune • Dec. 11, 2014

She frowns with an expression just like one I might make if she was being particularly thickheaded.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black