ob·tuse
adjective \äb-ˈtüs, əb-, -ˈtyüs\
: stupid or unintelligent : not able to think clearly or to understand what is obvious or simple
mathematics : not ending in a sharp point : measuring between 90 degrees and 180 degrees
ob·tus·erob·tus·est
Full Definition of OBTUSE
1
a : not pointed or acute : blunt
b (1) of an angle : exceeding 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees (2) : having an obtuse angle <an obtuse triangle> — see triangle illustration
c of a leaf : rounded at the free end
2
a : lacking sharpness or quickness of sensibility or intellect : insensitive, stupid
b : difficult to comprehend : not clear or precise in thought or expression
— ob·tuse·ly adverb
— ob·tuse·ness noun
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How obtuse would one not know what obtuse is and not look up in a dictionary?
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