softheaded en · ADJ
Etymology
From soft + headed.
Meanings
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(derogatory, informal, mildly) Lacking sound judgment or resolve; stupid; weak-minded.
1880, Mark Twain, A Tramp Abroad, Appendix E, How my fool of a soft-headed soft-hearted brother would rage if he knew how cunningly I have saved his pocket.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more softheaded | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most softheaded | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| soft-headed | alternative | lexicographic |