Obtuse
Not pointed or acute; blunt; also, slow to understand.
adjectiveObtuse
Not pointed or acute; blunt; also, slow to understand.
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Imagine This
If the tip of a sword is shaped in an obtuse angle, it would be dull for jabbing compared to a 45-degree angle.
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Sounds Like
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Looks Like
A blunt or wide angle; visually larger than a right angle.
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Remember This
Obtuse angle is an angle bigger than 90 degrees.
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Other Forms
obtusenessnoun
obtuselyadverb
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Connect With
Blunt, dull, insensible; antonyms: acute, sharp, keen
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Note
Do not confuse with acute or abstruse. In geometry, obtuse describes an angle greater than 90 degrees; in everyday usage, it can describe dullness or slow understanding. When describing people, use careful, respectful language.