Knuckleheaded and Nutty

Knuckleheaded

Knuckleheaded adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: the editorial lampooned the knuckleheaded legislation, which was yet another attempt by the government to protect people from themselves

Nutty and knuckleheaded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nutty" instead an adjective "Knuckleheaded".

Nutty

Nutty adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.
Usage example: that's a nutty idea that won't work at all

Knuckleheaded and nutty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Knuckleheaded" instead an adjective "Nutty".

Nearby Words: nutter, nutting
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