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obtuse
01
obtuso, lento para entender
slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something
Exemplos
Despite the clear explanation, he remained obtuse and failed to grasp the concept.
Apesar da explicação clara, ele permaneceu obtuso e não conseguiu entender o conceito.
She found his obtuse reaction to her heartfelt apology frustrating and disheartening.
Ela achou a reação obtusa dele ao seu pedido de desculpas sincero frustrante e desanimadora.
02
obtuso
(of angle) greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees
Exemplos
The angle formed by the hands of the clock at 2:30 is obtuse, measuring approximately 120 degrees.
O ângulo formado pelos ponteiros do relógio às 2:30 é obtuso, medindo aproximadamente 120 graus.
In the triangle, angle A is acute, angle B is right, and angle C is obtuse, measuring 135 degrees.
No triângulo, o ângulo A é agudo, o ângulo B é reto e o ângulo C é obtuso, medindo 135 graus.
03
(of a young pigeon) immature and still dependent on parental care
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
She was obtuse to the irony in his statement.
The critic was obtuse to the nuances of the novel.
Árvore Lexical
obtusely
obtuseness
obtuse
