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obtuse Synonyms

Another word for obtuse

Choosing another word for obtuse depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 dense about the budget deficit."

Strongest
dense
slow-witted
Strong
dim-witted
thickheaded
insensitive
unperceptive
dull
thick

• adjective (Context 2)

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 blunt tips."

Strongest
blunt
Strong
rounded
dull
unsharpened

Opposites of obtuse

The opposite of obtuse shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

acute
pointed
sharp
perceptive
astute
quick-witted
shrewd
keen
See all opposites of obtuse

• Nearby Words

obtainment
obtruder
obtrusive
obtuse
obtusely
obtuseness
obverse

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