obtusely

• Advérbio que significa «de maneira que demonstra falta de inteligência ou lentidão para compreender»; também pode descrever algo feito de modo rombudo ou arredondado, tanto no sentido literal quanto figurado.

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.

   De forma rombuda

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

   Sinônimosbluntlydully

   Antônimosacutelykeenlysharply

2. In a slow-witted or insensitive mannerC2formal

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

   Obtusamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdenselydullyinsensitivelystolidlystupidlythickly

   Antônimosacutelyastutelykeenlyperceptivelysharply