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 30 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for obtuseness

  • absurdity
  • apathy
  • boneheadedness
  • brainlessness
  • denseness
  • density
  • dopiness
  • dorkiness
  • dullness
  • dulness
  • dumbness
  • fatuity
  • foolishness
  • idiocy
  • ignorance
  • illiteracy
  • insanity
  • lunacy
  • mindlessness
  • nescience
  • nonsense
  • oafishness
  • oblivion
  • silliness
  • slowness
  • stupidity
  • stupidness
  • thickness
  • weak-mindedness
  • witlessness

Antonyms for obtuseness

  • acumen
  • astuteness
  • brightness
  • brilliance
  • cleverness
  • insight
  • intelligence
  • judgement
  • judgment
  • keenness
  • perception
  • perspicacity
  • quickness
  • sense
  • sharpness
  • smartness

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 46 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obtuseness, such as: absurdity, acumen, apathy, astuteness, boneheadedness, brainlessness, brightness.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

abstruseness

  • complexity
  • complication
  • conundrum
  • difficulty
  • enigma
  • impenetrability
  • obtuseness
  • problem
  • profoundness
  • puzzlement
  • question
  • riddle
  • secrecy
  • subtlety
  • thriller

abstrusity

oafishness

  • boneheadedness
  • brainlessness
  • denseness
  • density
  • doltishness
  • dopiness
  • dorkiness
  • dullness
  • dulness
  • dumbness
  • foolishness
  • ignorance
  • ineptitude
  • insanity
  • mindlessness
  • obtuseness
  • slowness
  • stupidity
  • stupidness
  • thickness
  • weak-mindedness
  • witlessness

vacuity

  • boneheadedness
  • brainlessness
  • denseness
  • density
  • dopiness
  • dullness
  • dulness
  • dumbness
  • emptiness
  • fatuity
  • foolishness
  • mindlessness
  • oafishness
  • obtuseness
  • slowness
  • stupidity
  • stupidness
  • thickness
  • vacancy
  • witlessness

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