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boneheadedness

  • a word derived from bonehead.
    bonehead
    noun
    a foolish or stupid person; blockhead.

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I take no joy in Florida’s justly famous boneheadedness.

From Washington Post Apr. 22, 2020

If you’re looking for a light tent for multi-day backpacking trips that can survive your own boneheadedness, I suggest you look no further.

From The Verge Aug. 23, 2016

It seemed typical of a band that, first time round, could be aggressive to the point of boneheadedness.

From The Guardian Sep. 5, 2014

The deep boneheadedness of wasting a fourth-round pick on a quarterback I wouldn't have even considered as a backup was a new kind of agony for this fantasy newbie.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2011

All over the league, coaching moves are making Foxsports.com’s Jason Whitlock scratch his head in befuddlement, with Minnesota’s Brad Childress leading his list of boneheadedness.

From New York Times Oct. 26, 2010

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