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obtuse
US /ɑːbˈtuːs/
UK /ɑːbˈtuːs/
1.
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand
:
•
He was too
obtuse
to grasp the subtle humor of the situation.
•
Don't be so
obtuse
; the answer is obvious!
:
dull
stupid
slow-witted
dense
unintelligent
:
sharp
acute
perceptive
intelligent
clever
2.
(of an angle) greater than 90° and less than 180°
:
•
An
obtuse
angle is wider than a right angle.
•
The triangle had one
obtuse
angle and two acute angles.
:
acute
right