Obtuse

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Obtuse [  uh'b-TOOS, -TYOOS  ]
 [ adjective ]
 MEANING :
 1. (adj.) dull, insensitive or lacking quickness or intellect
2. (adj.) (of an angle) measuring greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees
3. (adj.) blunt or not acute or sharp
 USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
 His obtuse suggestions weren't received very well during the meeting.
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