Definitions

wrong-headed

ADJECTIVE

dogmatic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arbitrary arrogant assertive categorical emphatic fanatical intolerant obstinate stubborn unequivocal

WEAK

bigoted bullheaded cocksure confident definite despotic determined dictative doctrinaire domineering downright egotistical formal high-and-mighty imperious magisterial narrow-minded obdurate one-sided overbearing peremptory pigheaded prejudiced stiff-necked tenacious tyrannical

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous equivocal impartial indefinite vague willing yielding

WEAK

amenable doubtful doubting dubious flexible fluctuating indecisive manageable not positive obedient questioning skeptical submissive uncertain vacillating

Example Sentences

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Several regional observers, like John Nwodo, head of Ohaneze Ndigbo, a socio-cultural group in south-east Nigeria, have criticised the authorities' strategy saying it was alienating and "wrong headed."

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2017

I share the author's politics and concerns.But this piece is wrong headed.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2017

There is not enough space here to explain why what they did is so wrong headed.

From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2015

Ric Kidney: This ridiculous “broccoli” argument is wrong headed.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2012

Patriotism, wrong headed though it may be, will clothe its enthusiasts with a kind of honor which cannot be bribed, but how many real patriots are there in Paris?

From The Light That Lures by Brebner, Percy James

wrong-headed

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