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obtusa

[əb-ˈtjuː-zə]
adjectivefemininepl: obtusas
obtusa
1. feminine form of obtuse; lacking sharpness, blunt
The obtuse angle is greater than 90 degrees.
O ângulo obtuso é maior que 90 graus.
2. lacking quickness of perception or intellect; dull
She made an obtuse remark that showed her lack of understanding.
Ela fez uma observação obtusa que mostrou sua falta de compreensão.
3. not clearly expressed or easily understood; vague
His obtuse explanation confused everyone in the meeting.
Sua explicação obtusa confundiu todos na reunião.
Synonyms
dullbluntimperceptiveinsensitivevague
Antonyms
acutesharpperceptiveintelligentclear

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obtusa
Standard usage in mathematics and general contexts
Portugal
obtusa
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ângulo obtuso (obtuse angle - geometric term)
observação obtusa (obtuse remark - indicating dullness)
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