Obtuseness

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The quality of being obtuse. countable, uncountable
2
the quality of lacking a sharp edge or point wordnet
3
Something that is obtuse. countable, uncountable
4
the quality of being slow to understand wordnet

Synonyms

analgesia anesthesia autism callousness chill coldness

Antonyms

acuteness intelligence

Etymology

From obtuse + -ness.

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