obtuse
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British pronunciation
/ɒbtjˈuːs/

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „obtuse” în engleză

obtuse
01

obtuz, lent în înțelegere

slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something
obtuse definition and meaning
example
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Despite the clear explanation, he remained obtuse and failed to grasp the concept.
În ciuda explicației clare, a rămas obtuz și nu a reușit să înțeleagă conceptul.
She found his obtuse reaction to her heartfelt apology frustrating and disheartening.
Ea a considerat reacția lui obtuză la scuzele ei sincere frustrantă și descurajantă.
02

obtuz

(of angle) greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees
example
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The angle formed by the hands of the clock at 2:30 is obtuse, measuring approximately 120 degrees.
Unghiul format de acele ceasornicului la 2:30 este obtuz, măsurând aproximativ 120 de grade.
In the triangle, angle A is acute, angle B is right, and angle C is obtuse, measuring 135 degrees.
În triunghi, unghiul A este ascuțit, unghiul B este drept și unghiul C este obtuz, măsurând 135 de grade.
03

(of a young pigeon) immature and still dependent on parental care

example
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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

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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

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She was obtuse to the irony in his statement.
The critic was obtuse to the nuances of the novel.
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