as in rebellious
having or showing opinions or ideas that are wrong
wrongheaded people I think he is taking a wrongheaded approach to dealing with the problem.
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Recent Examples of wrongheaded
Even many allies in the fight for racial justice dismiss his brand of antiracism as unworkable, wrongheaded or counterproductive.
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Rachel Poser January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 4 June 2024
At one point, as an example of the wrongheaded mentality that leads to wars, Williams appropriately quotes the infamous British foreign minister Lord Palmerston to the effect that Britain has neither eternal friends nor enemies, but only interests.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2024
After campaigning against them, Biden never removed the wrongheaded tariffs former President Donald Trump imposed on Chinese goods, and now the current president is going to up the ante.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 17 May 2024
The major-questions doctrine is a wrongheaded legal theory.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 2 Aug. 2023
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Rachel Poser January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 4 June 2024
At one point, as an example of the wrongheaded mentality that leads to wars, Williams appropriately quotes the infamous British foreign minister Lord Palmerston to the effect that Britain has neither eternal friends nor enemies, but only interests.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2024
After campaigning against them, Biden never removed the wrongheaded tariffs former President Donald Trump imposed on Chinese goods, and now the current president is going to up the ante.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 17 May 2024
The major-questions doctrine is a wrongheaded legal theory.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 2 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrongheaded
Adjective
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Stefani’s style influences and stage presence have long catered to a rebellious punk-forward aesthetic.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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Still retaining the playful, rebellious connotations of the first M.A.D. Editions, the new M.A.D. 2 has another spirit. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This favorable review was a contrary opinion sell signal.—
Bill Sarubbi,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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While bullishness indicates positive views on the market, it can also be seen as a contrary indicator when there are signs of excess.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The distinction between willful and non-willful noncompliance is crucial because willful violations carry substantially higher penalties and potential criminal liability.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Teixeira pleaded guilty last March to six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information under the Espionage Act, following his arrest in the most consequential national security breach in years.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Related article Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers make defiant speech after winning best documentary Oscar For Ballal, the assault – and Netanyahu’s moves – are even more of a reason to continue to fight for his community.—
Kareem Khadder,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
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Two months into his term, President Trump is growing more defiant, creative and ruthless in his pursuit of a central campaign promise: exacting revenge on his political enemies.—
Zachary Basu,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Happy Birthday for Saturday, March 29, 2025: You are opinionated and stubborn.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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Described by family as larger-than-life in personality and stature, the 6-foot-5-inch Wesley is remembered as a jovial, fiercely stubborn man with a quick wit and passion for advocacy.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Tomatoes are susceptible to many common plant diseases and modern plant breeding efforts have focused heavily on developing resistant hybrids.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Younger consumers who tend to be renters are finding landlords increasingly resistant to allowing pets.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Neptune will encourage you to release any rigid structures and flow with the natural rhythm of your life.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Honest conversations about expectations can also reveal where a little more flexibility is necessary, as love can only thrive with mutual understanding, not rigid criticism. 2.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In January, the conflict sharply escalated, as Rwandan troops and their M23 rebel allies took control of Bukavu and Goma, the biggest city in eastern Congo.—
Jason K. Stearns,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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Her character evolves throughout the series from a superficial adherent to the Capitol’s cruel system to a rebel sympathizer who comes to care deeply for Katniss and Peeta, representing the potential for change even among those benefiting from oppression. 10.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Wrongheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrongheaded. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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