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obtuse
01
slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something
Examples
Despite the clear explanation, he remained obtuse and failed to grasp the concept.
02
(of angle) greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most obtuse
Comparative
more obtuse
gradable
Examples
The angle formed by the hands of the clock at 2:30 is obtuse, measuring approximately 120 degrees.
03
(of a young pigeon) immature and still dependent on parental care
Examples
The mother pigeon fed her obtuse chicks in the nest.
04
(of a leaf) having a rounded or blunt tip rather than a pointed apex
Examples
The botanist identified the plant by its obtuse leaves.
05
not keenly aware of subtlety
Examples
She was obtuse to the irony in his statement.
Lexical Tree
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