Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

softheaded

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
soft-head-ed
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Lacking sound judgment or resolve; stupid; weak-minded.

Derogatory; Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

From soft + headed.

Usage

Inflected Forms

more softheaded (comparative) most softheaded (superlative) soft-headed (alternative)

Derived Forms

softheadedly softheadedness

Phrases

queer in the head

Frequently Paired Words

queer in the head

Synonyms

soft in the head crazy half-baked screwball

Questions

What does softheaded mean?
Lacking sound judgment or resolve; stupid; weak-minded.
Where does softheaded come from?
From soft + headed.

How to pronounce softheaded

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