bonehead
1 of 2noun
bone·head ˈbōn-ˌhed 
: a stupid person : numbskull
boneheaded
ˈbōn-ˈhe-dəd
adjective boneheadedness noun
bonehead
2 of 2adjective
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a bonehead : performed in a stupid or clumsy manner
the shortstop made a bonehead play
2
: being a college course for students lacking fundamental skills
teaches bonehead English
Synonyms
Noun
- airhead
- birdbrain
- blockhead
- bubblehead
- chowderhead
- chucklehead
- clodpoll
- clodpole
- clot [British]
- cluck
- clunk
- cretin
- cuddy [British dialect]
- cuddie
- deadhead
- dim bulb [slang]
- dimwit
- dip
- dodo
- dolt
- donkey
- doofus [slang]
- dope
- dork [slang]
- dullard
- dum-dum
- dumbbell
- dumbhead
- dummkopf
- dummy
- dunce
- dunderhead
- fathead
- gander
- golem
- goof
- goon
- half-wit
- hammerhead
- hardhead
- idiot
- ignoramus
- imbecile
- jackass
- know-nothing
- knucklehead
- lamebrain
- loggerhead [chiefly dialect]
- loon
- lump
- lunkhead
- meathead
- mome [archaic]
- moron
- mug [chiefly British]
- mutt
- natural
- nimrod [slang]
- nincompoop
- ninny
- ninnyhammer
- nit [chiefly British]
- nitwit
- noddy
- noodle
- numskull
- numbskull
- oaf
- pinhead
- prat [British]
- ratbag [chiefly Australian]
- saphead
- schlub [slang]
- shlub
- schnook [slang]
- simpleton
- stock
- stupe
- stupid
- thickhead
- turkey
- woodenhead
- yahoo
- yo-yo
Adjective
- airheaded
- birdbrained
- boneheaded
- brain-dead
- brainless
- bubbleheaded
- chuckleheaded
- dense
- dim
- dim-witted
- doltish
- dopey
- dopy
- dorky [slang]
- dull
- dumb
- dunderheaded
- empty-headed
- fatuous
- gormless [chiefly British]
- half-witted
- knuckleheaded
- lamebrain
- lamebrained
- lunkheaded
- mindless
- oafish
- obtuse
- opaque
- pinheaded
- senseless
- simple
- slow
- slow-witted
- soft
- softheaded
- stupid
- thick
- thick-witted
- thickheaded
- unintelligent
- unsmart
- vacuous
- weak-minded
- witless
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Example Sentences
Noun the package's directions seem to suggest that anyone who would buy such a product is a bonehead Adjective a bonehead decision to trade their best player
Recent Examples on the Web
Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Nov. 2021 The context is his two bonehead interceptions put the day in a sinkhole. Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com, 24 Oct. 2021 No doubt the front office has made many mistakes, and the coaches have made enough bonehead moves to anger veteran players. Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press, 8 Aug. 2021 Fan incidents in Salt Lake City, New York and Philadelphia have preceded the water-throwing bonehead at the Garden and fan conduct is becoming a growing issue for players and the NBA. BostonGlobe.com, 31 May 2021 After scoring 0 against the Pelicans, Joe Ingles was brilliant offensively for 16 points against the Sixers, save for one bonehead turnover in the fourth and subsequent and-one foul. Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Mar. 2021 So, Jenny and Ken are boneheads and still think Fox is Jamie Foxx, because clearly in their world an Oscar-winning zillionaire needs to grovel for minor coins on this trash. Robbie Daw, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2019 For Pete’s sake, what are these boneheads doing at practice? Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2019 The veteran gunner was a crucial member of Cleveland’s 2016 title squad, but his bonehead error in Game 1 of the 2018 Finals ranks among the worst blunders in league history. Michael Shapiro, SI.com, 16 Sep. 2019 BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2021 Bonehead volunteers, neverending work, and the smell of decaying fruit that lingers still beneath my nose. Leighshulman, Longreads, 8 Aug. 2017 If new Broncos coach Vance Joseph can prevent Talib from making more bonehead moves on or off the field in the next 12 months, Joseph will deserve coach of the year honors for that achievement alone. Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2017 See More
Noun
Colts career, the quarterback has admittedly had a few bonehead moments, but from an overall perspective, Wentz is taking care of the football better than most of the quarterbacks in the NFL. Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Nov. 2021 The context is his two bonehead interceptions put the day in a sinkhole. Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com, 24 Oct. 2021 No doubt the front office has made many mistakes, and the coaches have made enough bonehead moves to anger veteran players. Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press, 8 Aug. 2021 Fan incidents in Salt Lake City, New York and Philadelphia have preceded the water-throwing bonehead at the Garden and fan conduct is becoming a growing issue for players and the NBA. BostonGlobe.com, 31 May 2021 After scoring 0 against the Pelicans, Joe Ingles was brilliant offensively for 16 points against the Sixers, save for one bonehead turnover in the fourth and subsequent and-one foul. Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Mar. 2021 So, Jenny and Ken are boneheads and still think Fox is Jamie Foxx, because clearly in their world an Oscar-winning zillionaire needs to grovel for minor coins on this trash. Robbie Daw, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2019 For Pete’s sake, what are these boneheads doing at practice? Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2019 The veteran gunner was a crucial member of Cleveland’s 2016 title squad, but his bonehead error in Game 1 of the 2018 Finals ranks among the worst blunders in league history. Michael Shapiro, SI.com, 16 Sep. 2019 Adjective
Yours truly made the bonehead decision to fly to New York for Game 1 of that series the day after our post-marathon-bombing, shelter-in-place Friday. BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2021 Bonehead volunteers, neverending work, and the smell of decaying fruit that lingers still beneath my nose. Leighshulman, Longreads, 8 Aug. 2017 If new Broncos coach Vance Joseph can prevent Talib from making more bonehead moves on or off the field in the next 12 months, Joseph will deserve coach of the year honors for that achievement alone. Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2017 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1903, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1
boneheadedness
noun
as in obtuseness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind the sheer boneheadedness shown by the state's politicians, who have ignored the problem for decades Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- obtuseness
- stupidity
- stupidness
- dumbness
- dopiness
- thickness
- dullness
- foolishness
- brainlessness
- slowness
- witlessness
- denseness
- dorkiness
- oafishness
- insanity
- mindlessness
- density
- fatuity
- doltishness
- weak-mindedness
- idiocy
- gormlessness
- senselessness
- vacuity
- simpleness
- dulness
- simplicity
- fatuousness
- dim-wittedness
- absurdity
- simplemindedness
- craziness
- madness
- irrationality
- preposterousness
- inanity
- wackiness
- feeblemindedness
- daftness
- nincompoopery
- unreasonableness
- zaniness
- dottiness
- lunacy
- silliness
- inaneness
- asininity
- mental retardation
- nuttiness
- mental deficiency
- folly
- fallacy
- balminess
- nonsensicalness
- dippiness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- brilliance
- cleverness
- intelligence
- quickness
- brightness
- perspicacity
- perception
- smartness
- judgment
- acumen
- astuteness
- sharpness
- braininess
- insight
- judgement
- keenness
- quick-wittedness
- alertness
- percipience
- wisdom
- sagacity
- discernment
- wit
- rationality
- logicality
- reasonableness
- sapience
- validity
- soundness
- logicalness
- sageness
- rationalness