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at loggerheads

at log·ger·head
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [at law-ger-hed, log-er-]
    • /æt ˈlɔ gərˌhɛd, ˈlɒg ər-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [at law-ger-hed, log-er-]
    • /æt ˈlɔ gərˌhɛd, ˈlɒg ər-/

Definitions of at loggerheads words

  • phrase at loggerheads If two or more people or groups are at loggerheads, they disagree very strongly with each other. 3
  • noun at loggerheads engaged in dispute or confrontation 3
  • noun at loggerheads in disagreement; quarreling 3
  • noun at loggerheads a thick-headed or stupid person; blockhead. 1
  • noun at loggerheads loggerhead turtle. 1
  • noun at loggerheads loggerhead shrike. 1
See all 12 definitions of at loggerheads

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Origin of at loggerheads

First appearance:

before 1580
One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; logger block of wood (first attested alone in 18th century) + head

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Parts of speech for At loggerheads

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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at loggerheads popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for at loggerheads

adj at loggerheads

  • combative — A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue.
  • contentious — A contentious issue causes a lot of disagreement or arguments.
  • hostile — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
  • quarrelsome — inclined to quarrel; argumentative; contentious.
  • ornery — ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper: No one can get along with my ornery cousin.
All 29 Synonyms of at loggerheads

Antonyms for at loggerheads

adj at loggerheads

  • peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
  • friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
  • kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
  • agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
All 8 Antonyms of at loggerheads

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