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Obtuse means something that isn’t sharp. (adjective)
An example of obtuse is a child’s pair of scissors.
The definition of obtuse is someone who is slow to understand things. (adjective)
An example of obtuse is someone who listens to a joke but doesn't understand the punchline.
Obtuse means a general and dull sensation. (adjective)
An example of obtuse is pain that is throughout a part of the body.
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