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obtuse
01
obtuso
slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something
Ejemplos
Despite the clear explanation, he remained obtuse and failed to grasp the concept.
A pesar de la explicación clara, se mantuvo obtuso y no logró comprender el concepto.
She found his obtuse reaction to her heartfelt apology frustrating and disheartening.
Encontró su reacción obtusa a su sincera disculpa frustrante y desalentadora.
02
obtuso
(of angle) greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees
Ejemplos
The angle formed by the hands of the clock at 2:30 is obtuse, measuring approximately 120 degrees.
El ángulo formado por las manecillas del reloj a las 2:30 es obtuso, midiendo aproximadamente 120 grados.
In the triangle, angle A is acute, angle B is right, and angle C is obtuse, measuring 135 degrees.
En el triángulo, el ángulo A es agudo, el ángulo B es recto y el ángulo C es obtuso, midiendo 135 grados.
03
(of a young pigeon) immature and still dependent on parental care
Ejemplos
The mother pigeon fed her obtuse chicks in the nest.
The obtuse squabs were too small to leave the rooftop safely.
04
(of a leaf) having a rounded or blunt tip rather than a pointed apex
Ejemplos
The botanist identified the plant by its obtuse leaves.
The tree 's leaves were obtuse, giving them a soft, rounded appearance.
05
not keenly aware of subtlety
Ejemplos
She was obtuse to the irony in his statement.
The critic was obtuse to the nuances of the novel.
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