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obtuseness

[uhb-toos-nis, -tyoos-] / əbˈtus nɪs, -ˈtjus- /








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One of the great Twitter accounts documenting this is called VCs Congratulating Themselves—a collection of venture capitalists posting with mind-blowing obtuseness.

From Slate Nov. 10, 2023

That’s particularly necessary because Ken’s comic obtuseness and arc — as well as Gosling’s deadpan and boy-band dance moves — recurrently draw attention away from the actress and her character.

From New York Times Jul. 18, 2023

During his year “in-country,” he witnessed truly surreal incompetence, obtuseness, irrationality, waste and lethal vainglory.

From Washington Post Aug. 2, 2021

For many viewers, it was "Home Alone" through which they were first introduced to Catherine O'Hara's unique style of comedic obtuseness.

From Salon Dec. 10, 2020

But sometimes, through reluctance or obtuseness, they seemed to have a hard time figuring out which seat was theirs.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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