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obtuseness Synonyms

Another word for obtuseness

Choosing another word for obtuseness depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being slow to understand, insensitive, or lacking in intellectual acuity.

Usage Example

"The critic's deliberate obtusity prevented him from appreciating the subtle irony of the play."

Strongest
obtusity
dullness
Strong
stupidity
thickheadedness
insensitivity
density

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of having a blunt edge, rounded point, or an angle greater than 90 degrees.

Usage Example

"The slight bluntness of the blade made it unsuitable for delicate surgical incisions."

Strongest
bluntness
dullness

Opposites of obtuseness

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

acumen
astuteness
acuteness
perspicacity
sharpness
keenness
shrewdness
sensitivity
See all opposites of obtuseness

• Nearby Words

obtrusive
obtuse
obtusely
obtuseness
obverse
obvious
obviously

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