CEFR B1

obtuse

adjective

Meaning

Slow to understand, or not intelligent.

Examples

He's a bit obtuse when it comes to understanding social cues.
I don't want to sound obtuse, but could you explain that again?

Synonyms: slow, dense, dim-witted, stupid

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obtuse (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əbˈtjuːs/

Definition

Slow to understand, or not intelligent.

Examples

He's a bit obtuse when it comes to understanding social cues.
I don't want to sound obtuse, but could you explain that again?
The manager was obtuse about the team's concerns.

How to Use obtuse

obtuse about (prepositional phrase): Slow to understand or unaware of something. — "She was completely obtuse about the danger she was in."
obtuse angle (collocation): An angle greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees. — "The carpenter marked out an obtuse angle on the wood."

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