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obtuse

[uhb-toos, -tyoos] / əbˈtus, -ˈtyus /


ADJECTIVE
blunt, not sharp
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Antonyms


Example Sentences

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To demand more seems to be willfully obtuse, more like a social media shame ritual than anything useful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

If you can square those actions with Hernández’s pardon and not throw your back out in the process you’re either more pliable than most or willfully obtuse.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2025

Ms. Field finds this obtuse, considering America’s actual history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

"I think it would be a bit obtuse of me to speak about signings when clearly we have to improve and do better with what we have," he admitted.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

I love the way you just made that completely obtuse.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King




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