obtuse

adjective
[L338860]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : obtuse

Senses

  • not pointed or acute : blunt
  • of an angle : exceeding 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees
  • having an obtuse angle
  • of a leaf : rounded at the free end
  • lacking sharpness or quickness of sensibility or intellect : insensitive, stupid
  • difficult to comprehend : not clear or precise in thought or expression

obtuse

verb
[L1464540]

Forms

  • simple present : obtuse
  • simple present, singular, third person : obtuses
  • simple past : obtused
  • present participle : obtusing
  • past participle : obtused

Senses

  • to blunt, dull; to render obtuse