blockish

[ blok-ish ]

adjective

1. like a block; dull; stupid.

blockish

/ ˈblɒkɪʃ /

adjective

1. lacking vivacity or imagination; stupid

Derived Forms

• ˈblockishness, noun
• ˈblockishly, adverb

Other Words From

• blockish·ly adverb
• blockish·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of blockish¹

First recorded in 1540–50; block + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

We have all seen some of the blockish low-rise complexes in San Diego.

From Voice of San Diego

Great blockish clouds were tumbling across the upper sky Yan went out to look for tracks.

From Project Gutenberg

Or rather, for the blockish god never pretended anything—it was the man's own doing—Alas for the Mammon-worshipper!

From Project Gutenberg

Death only can restore vs both life and light: and we thinke (so blockish we are) that she comes to robbe vs of them.

From Project Gutenberg

He would do what he can to weaken even natural reason, that men may be blockish and incapable of good.

From Project Gutenberg