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obtuse

[uhb-toos, -tyoos] / əbˈtus, -ˈtyus /


ADJECTIVE
blunt, not sharp
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Antonyms


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Nothing is promised, and Mazzulla remains comically obtuse about Tatum’s status, but NBC continued to tease the possibility Sunday with a behind-the-scenes documentary about his post-surgery recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Ms. Field finds this obtuse, considering America’s actual history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Aldridge’s Stanley is as obtuse as he is supercilious, a dangerous combination for Francis and a hilarious one for us.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

"I think it would be a bit obtuse of me to speak about signings when clearly we have to improve and do better with what we have," he admitted.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

Perhaps this was the son of one of their friends—but this kind of subterfuge was pretty obtuse, even for them.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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