obtusely

• Adverb, das bedeutet „in einer Art, die ärgerlich langsam begreift oder keinen Scharfsinn zeigt“. Es kann auch beschreiben, dass etwas auf stumpfe oder abgerundete Weise geschieht, sowohl im wörtlichen als auch im übertragenen Sinn.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that is annoyingly slow to understand or lacking sharpness of intellect." It can also describe something done in a blunt or rounded way, both literally and figuratively.

1. In a dull or blunt mannerC2formal

   In a way that is not sharp or pointed; bluntly.

   Stumpf

   • The knife was obtusely shaped, making it difficult to cut.
   • The mountain peak rose obtusely above the clouds.

   Synonymebluntlydully

   Antonymeacutelykeenlysharply

2. In a slow-witted or insensitive mannerC2formal

   In a way that shows a lack of intelligence, understanding, or sensitivity.

   Stumpfsinnig

   • He obtusely refused to see the obvious solution.
   • She obtusely ignored the hints her friend was giving her.
   • The manager obtusely dismissed the team's concerns.

   Synonymedenselydullyinsensitivelystolidlystupidlythickly

   Antonymeacutelyastutelykeenlyperceptivelysharply