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OBTUSE

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Obtuse.

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Obtuse - as an adjective

Of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
acute7

Obtuse - as an adjective satellite

(of a leaf shape) rounded at the apex

Lacking in insight or discernment

Example: "Too obtuse to grasp the implications of his behavior"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purblind13

Slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

Example: "So dense he never understands anything i say to him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dense6dim6dull5dumb9slow7

Obtuse - as a verb

To dull or reduce an emotion or a physical state.

Example Sentences

"He can be quite obtuse when it comes to understanding sarcasm."
"The obtuse angle in the triangle measures 120 degrees."
"The teacher was frustrated by the student's obtuse questions."
"The movie's plot was so obtuse that I couldn't follow it."
"She gave an obtuse response to his heartfelt confession."
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Word Game Points

Is OBTUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obtuse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OBTUSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is OBTUSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obtuse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OBTUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is OBTUSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obtuse is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBTUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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