obtuse
adjective | /obtuse/
Essential WordsEASY
slow to understand; not sharp
obtuse
adjective | /obtuse/
Essential WordsEASYslow to understand; not sharp
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Synonyms
stupiddullslow
Antonyms
brightintelligent
Examples
"He was too obtuse to grasp the hint."
"The instructions were clear, but he acted obtuse."
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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