boneheaded

Example Sentences

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“Even before all the changes, we needed more staff. We had backlogs. This is boneheaded and stupid.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

Only Demercado made one of the most boneheaded mistakes in sports: He tossed the ball in celebration at the 1-yard-line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

In seven films, the “Jurassic” franchise has not had a more obnoxious group of people than the Delgados, whose job is, it seems, to constantly make the most boneheaded, nonsensical choices in any given scenario.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2025

“Some say it’s a boneheaded move, some say it’s not. I made the decision and I stick by that decision.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2023

As soon as I said it, I realized it was a boneheaded comment.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan