Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
obtuse
Adjective
/əbˈtjuːs/
Definition
Not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sharp or pointed.
Examples
- The student’s obtuse response suggested he hadn’t grasped the concept.
- She found the movie’s plot to be quite obtuse and hard to follow.
Meaning
Obtuse describes someone who may be slow to understand or perceive things. It can also refer to an angle that is greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.
Synonyms
- dull
- blunt
- slow-witted
- thick-headed
- unintelligent
