obtus — meaning in English

English meaning

• blunt adjective Not sharp; having a thick edge or point.
• dull adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
• obtuse adj Slow to understand or notice things that seem obvious to others.
• pointless adj Having no useful purpose; not worth doing.

Senses

obtus is used for these senses in English:

• blunt Dull in understanding; slow of discernment; opposed to acute.
• dull Not bright or intelligent; stupid; having slow understanding.
• pointless Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.

blunt — full definition

1. adjective Not sharp; having a thick edge or point.
2. adjective Direct and plain-spoken, sometimes to the point of rudeness.
3. noun Slang for a cigar hollowed out and refilled with marijuana.
4. verb To make something less sharp or effective.

dull — full definition

1. adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
2. adj Not sharp; unable to cut easily.
3. adj Lacking shine or brightness; not vivid.
4. adj Slow to understand; not sharp-witted.
5. verb To make or become less sharp, bright, or intense.

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