wrong-headed

wrong-head·ed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rawng, rong hed-id]
- /rɔŋ, rɒŋ ˈhɛd ɪd/
- /rɒŋ ˈhed.ɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rawng, rong hed-id]
- /rɔŋ, rɒŋ ˈhɛd ɪd/

Definitions of wrong-headed word

adjective wrong-headed wrong in judgment or opinion; misguided and stubborn; perverse. 1
adjective wrong-headed If you describe someone as wrong-headed, you mean that although they act in a determined way, their actions and ideas are based on wrong judgments. 0
adjective wrong-headed constantly wrong in judgment 0
adjective wrong-headed foolishly stubborn; obstinate 0
adjective wrong-headed Alternative form of wrongheaded. 0

See all 5 definitions of wrong-headed

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Origin of wrong-headed

First appearance:

before 1725

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1725-35; wrong + headed

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Parts of speech for Wrong-headed

noun

adjective

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preposition

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wrong-headed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for wrong-headed

adj wrong-headed

dogmatic — relating to or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas or any strong set of principles concerning faith, morals, etc., as those laid down by a church; doctrinal: We hear dogmatic arguments from both sides of the political spectrum.
fascistic — a person who believes in or sympathizes with fascism.

adjective wrong-headed

obstinate — firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
wrongheaded — wrong in judgment or opinion; misguided and stubborn; perverse.

All 4 Synonyms of wrong-headed