Definition of OBTUSENESS

obtuseness

Plural: obtusenesses

Noun

  • the quality of being slow to understand
  • the quality of lacking a sharp edge or point
  • The quality of being obtuse.
  • Something that is obtuse.

Origin / Etymology

From obtuse + -ness.

Synonyms

dullness, obtusity

Antonyms

acuteness

Scrabble Score: 12

obtuseness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
obtuseness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
obtuseness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

obtuseness: valid Words With Friends Word