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obtuse
01
ottuso
slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something
Esempi
The boss 's obtuse leadership style created tension and confusion among the team members.
Lo stile di leadership ottuso del capo ha creato tensione e confusione tra i membri del team.
02
ottuso
(of angle) greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees
Esempi
The sailboat changed course, steering away from the rocks to avoid sailing into the obtuse angle formed by the cliffs.
La barca a vela ha cambiato rotta, allontanandosi dagli scogli per evitare di navigare nell'angolo ottuso formato dalle scogliere.
03
(of a young pigeon) immature and still dependent on parental care
Esempi
The obtuse young pigeons rested quietly under their mother's wings.
04
(of a leaf) having a rounded or blunt tip rather than a pointed apex
Esempi
She sketched the obtuse leaf shapes for her botany assignment.
05
not keenly aware of subtlety
Esempi
His obtuse interpretation missed the author's intended meaning.
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