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obtuse

/-ˈtʃuːs/adjective

Slow to understand things, or acting as if you do not understand.

Example sentences

  • “Am I being obtuse, or does this plan make no sense?”
  • “He was too obtuse to notice she was upset.”
  • “Don't be obtuse; you know exactly what I mean.”

Critical and somewhat formal. In geometry, an obtuse angle is one larger than 90 degrees.

Synonyms for obtuse

  • dense
  • slow-witted
  • dim
  • thick

Antonyms

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