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Obtuse

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Definition

not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant; dull

Synonyms & similar words

dull purblind acute slow dim dumb dense dense dull slow stupid blunt imperceptive indifferent insensitive uncomprehending unintelligent unobservant unperceptive unresponsive thick thickheaded blockish dim-witted obtuse-witted dumb witless

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