bonehead
noun
a foolish or stupid person; blockhead.
boneheadedness
-
a word derived from
bonehead.
Example Sentences
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The problems Friday night were the five first-half turnovers and the eight first-half penalties, a combination of bad luck and boneheadedness that can’t be overcome against anyone.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 2, 2021
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
