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obtuse Antonyms

Opposite of obtuse

Because the opposite of obtuse shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking sharpness of intellect or perception.

Usage Example

"He wondered if the committee was being deliberately astute about the budget deficit."

Strongest
astute
perceptive
sharp
acute
Strong
shrewd
quick-witted
insightful
bright

• adjective (Context 2)

(of an angle) Measuring more than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

Usage Example

"In geometry class, the students learned to distinguish between acute, right, and acute angles."

Strongest
acute

• adjective (Context 3)

Not sharp-pointed or sharp-edged; blunt or rounded in form (especially of a leaf or botanical structure).

Usage Example

"This species of shrub is easily identified by its leathery leaves with sharp tips."

Strongest
sharp
pointed
acute
Strong
keen

Similar words to obtuse

Words similar to obtuse shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

blunt
dense
slow-witted
rounded
dim-witted
thickheaded
dull
insensitive
See all synonyms of obtuse

• Nearby Words

obtainable
obtainment
obtrusive
obtuse
obtusely
obtuseness
obverse

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Obtuse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/obtuse
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