obtuse

The word “obtuse” has 2 syllables: ob-tuse

It's pronounced as /əbˈt(j)uːs/

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In the thesaurus, “obtuse” has 117 synonyms and 83 antonyms.

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Synonyms for obtuse

verb
1. To dull or reduce an emotion or a physical state.
adjective
1. Blunt; not sharp, pointed, or acute in form.
2. Intellectually dull or dim-witted.
3. Of sound, etc.: deadened, muffled, muted.
4. Indirect or circuitous.

His obtuse response to the situation indicated a lack of understanding.
Despite repeated explanations, he remained obtuse to the complexities of the problem.
The obtuse angle formed by the two lines measured more than 90 degrees.
Her obtuse remarks offended many people in the room.
The student's obtuse interpretation of the poem missed its deeper meaning.

On this page you'll find 200 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obtuse, such as: absurd, acute, airheaded, apt, asinine, astute, balmy.

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