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wrong-headed
wrong-head·ed


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. irrational: completely contrary to reason or good sense
a wrong-headed notion
2. obstinately unreasonable: obstinately sticking to a false belief, opinion, or course of action

wrong-head·ed·ly adverb
wrong-head·ed·ness noun
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