Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thick-skull
idiom
/ˈθɪkˌskʌl/
Definition
A person who is stubborn or slow to understand.
Examples
- Despite numerous explanations, he remains thick-skull about the project’s goals.
- Don’t be thick-skull; it’s important to consider other opinions.
Meaning
The term ‘thick-skull’ describes someone who is difficult to persuade or incapable of grasping concepts easily, often due to their stubbornness or lack of understanding.
Synonyms
- stubborn
- headstrong
- obstinate
- dull-witted