wrongheaded
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- wrongheadedly adverb
- wrongheadedness noun
Etymology
Origin of wrongheaded
Example Sentences
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But those were nothing next to the most wrongheaded move in recent Emmys history: the penalizing charity counter.
From Salon
In other words, Cannon’s precious thought experiment was not only wrongheaded; it was a dereliction of the court’s basic responsibility to rule on the parties’ motions.
From Seattle Times
The suggestion the provision applies "could not be more wrongheaded," he added.
From Salon
He began the radio interview by saying Mr Anderson's comments were "wrongheaded" and "really inflammatory" and that he needed to apologise, but he could see what he was "trying to drive at".
From BBC
LaTourette wrote that the city “has repeatedly engaged in destructive and illegal conduct in the name of tourism and, supposedly, public safety. This is wrongheaded and it must stop.”
From Seattle Times
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