obtuseness

The word “obtuseness” has 3 syllables: ob-tuse-ness

It's pronounced as /əbˈt(j)uːsnəs/

What is synonym and antonym for obtuseness?

In the thesaurus, “obtuseness” has 107 synonyms and 44 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for obtuseness along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for obtuseness

absurdity
apathy
asininity
balminess
battiness
benightedness
bewilderment
blindness
boneheadedness
brainlessness
callowness
craziness
crudeness
daftness
darkness
denseness
density
dim-wittedness
dippiness
disregard
doltishness
dopiness
dorkiness
dottiness
dullness
dulness
dumbness
empty-headedness
fallacy
fatuity
fatuousness
feeble-mindedness
feeblemindedness
fog
folly
foolishness
gormlessness
half-knowledge
idiocy
ignorance
illiteracy
illiterateness
imbecility
imprudence
inaneness
inanity
incapacity
incomprehension
ineducation
ineptitude
injudiciousness
innocence
insanity
inscience
insensibility
insensitivity
irrationality
lack of education
lunacy
madness
mental deficiency
mental incapacity
mental retardation
mindlessness
nescience
nincompoopery
nitwittedness
nonsense
nonsensicalness
nuttiness
oafishness
oblivion
obliviousness
philistinism
preposterousness
puerility
rawness
sciolism
senselessness
shallowness
silliness
simplemindedness
simpleness
simplicity
slowness
sluggishness
stolidity
stupefaction
stupidity
stupidness
stupor
thick-headedness
thickness
unawareness
unconsciousness
uncouthness
unenlightenment
unfamiliarity
unreasonableness
unscholarliness
vacuity
vagueness
wackiness
weak-mindedness
weakness
witlessness
zaniness

Antonyms for obtuseness

acumen
alertness
astuteness
braininess
brightness
brilliance
canniness
cleverness
cognizance
competence
cultivation
discernment
education
erudition
experience
insight
intelligence
judgement
judgment
keenness
knowledge
literacy
logicality
logicalness
perception
percipience
perspicacity
quick-wittedness
quickness
rationality
rationalness
reasonableness
sagacity
sageness
sapience
sense
sharpness
shrewdness
smartness
soundness
understanding
validity
wisdom
wit

Example Sentences

His obtuseness prevented him from grasping the complexity of the situation.
The obtuseness of his reasoning led to many misunderstandings in the discussion.
Despite the clarity of the instructions, his obtuseness caused him to make frequent mistakes.
The teacher was frustrated by the student's obtuseness in understanding basic mathematical concepts.
Her obtuseness to social cues often made her seem aloof in social situations.

On this page you'll find 151 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obtuseness, such as: absurdity, acumen, alertness, apathy, asininity, astuteness, balminess.

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