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Definition obtuse in American English

obtuse adjective

adjective
/əbˈtus/
1

someone who is obtuse does not understand explanations or situations quickly

Example

I think he was being deliberately obtuse.

Synonyms and related words
silly idiotic unintelligent
2

an obtuse angle is between 90º and 180º

Definition obtuse in American English