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obtuso
[ob-TU-zu]
adjective
masculine
pl: 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
rombudo
arredondado
burro
lento
insensível
opaco
Antonyms
agudo
afiado
inteligente
perspicaz
brilhante
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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