soft-headed

[ sawft-hed-id, soft- ]

adjective

1. foolish; stupid.

soft-headed

adjective

1. informal.
   feeble-minded; stupid; simple

Derived Forms

• ˌsoft-ˈheadedness, noun

Other Words From

• softhead noun
• soft-headed·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of soft-headed¹

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

Some critics panned the group as soft-headed and self-indulgent.

From Seattle Times

Too many soft-headed city folk casting the votes.

From Los Angeles Times

Certainly, one should never underestimate how soft-headed power can make people.

From Salon

It is meant to be hard-hitting, but it is completely soft-headed.

From Salon

These investment managers haven’t become soft-headed do-gooders.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• silly
• stupid