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obtuso

[ob-TU-zu]
adjectivemasculinepl: obtusos
obtuse
1. Not sharp or pointed; rounded
The obtuse angle measures more than 90 degrees
O ângulo obtuso mede mais de 90 graus
2. Lacking sharpness of intellect; dull-witted; slow to understand
He gave an obtuse response to her clever question
Ele deu uma resposta obtusa à pergunta inteligente dela
3. Not sharp or intense; muted or dull in quality
The obtuse colors of the painting created a somber mood
As cores obtusas do quadro criaram um clima sombrio
NYC Slang
dumb, slow, thick-headed
Synonyms
rombudoarredondadoburrolentoinsensívelopaco
Antonyms
agudoafiadointeligenteperspicazbrilhante

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obtuso
Standard usage in both mathematical and figurative contexts
Portugal
obtuso
Standard usage; slightly more formal in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

ângulo obtuso
pessoa obtusa
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