Obtuse Definition & Meaning
obtuse
- adjective
- of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees
- (of a leaf shape) rounded at the apex
- lacking in insight or discernment; "too obtuse to grasp the implications of his behavior"; "a purblind oligarchy that flatly refused to see that history was condemning it to the dustbin"- Jasper Griffin
- slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; "so dense he never understands anything I say to him"; "never met anyone quite so dim"; "although dull at classical learning, at mathematics he was uncommonly quick"- Thackeray; "dumb officials make some really dumb decisions"; "he was either normally stupid or being deliberately obtuse"; "worked with the slow students"
"Obtuse" in song lyrics
See how obtuse is used in real songs:
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"Because the angle is obtuse"
Buckshot Lefonque f/ 50 Styles: The Unknown Soldier — Music Evolution -
"Acute angles become, obtuse"
Chubb Rock — The Mind -
"He finally flew off the three train and became shy and obtuse"
Jesse Abraham — Get to Know Me
Words that rhyme with obtuse
Usage tips for "obtuse"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "obtuse" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for obtuse to find words that pair well.