obtuse
The word “obtuse” has 2 syllables: ob-tuse.
It's pronounced as /əbˈt(j)uːs/.
What is synonym and antonym for obtuse?
In the thesaurus, “obtuse” has 10 synonyms and 34 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for obtuse along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for obtuse
- blunt
- blunted
- dense
- dull
- dumb
- ignorant
- simple
- slow
- stupid
- thick
Antonyms for obtuse
- acute
- apt
- astute
- bright
- brilliant
- cerebral
- clever
- cutting
- edged
- edgy
- fast
- ground
- honed
- ingenious
- insightful
- intellectual
- intelligent
- jagged
- keen
- nimble
- perceptive
- pointed
- prickly
- quick
- resourceful
- sagacious
- savvy
- sharp
- sharpened
- smart
- spiky
- spiny
- thinking
- wise
Meanings of obtuse
- verb
- To dull or reduce an emotion or a physical state.
- adjective
- Blunt; not sharp, pointed, or acute in form.
- Intellectually dull or dim-witted.
- Of sound, etc.: deadened, muffled, muted.
- Indirect or circuitous.
Example Sentences
- 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 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obtuse, such as: acute, apt, astute, blunt, blunted, bright, brilliant.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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