Meaning of the word obtuse in English

What does obtuse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

obtuse

US /ɑːbˈtuːs/

UK /ɑːbˈtuːs/

annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand

Example:

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He was too obtuse to grasp the subtle humor of the situation.

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Don't be so obtuse; the answer is obvious!

Synonym:

dull stupid slow-witted dense unintelligent

Synonym:

sharp acute perceptive intelligent clever

(of an angle) greater than 90° and less than 180°

Example:

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An obtuse angle is wider than a right angle.

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The triangle had one obtuse angle and two acute angles.

Synonym:

acute right

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