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obtusely

UK
/əbˈtjuːsli/
US
/əbˈtusli/

Translations

obtuselyadverb
UK
/əbˈtjuːsli/
US
/əbˈtusli/
obtusementAu sens d’une manière lente à comprendre ou à percevoir.
He obtusely ignored the hints that she was upset, continuing to talk about his own problems.
Il a obtusement ignoré les indices qu’elle était contrariée, continuant à parler de ses propres problèmes.
Additional translations
obtusementAu sens de manière non pointue, avec une forme ou un angle obtus ; registre technique ou descriptif.
Synonyms
bluntly
dully
slowly
stupidly

Definitions

obtuselyadverb
In a manner that is slow to understand or perceive; lacking sharpness or quickness of intellect.
He obtusely ignored the hints that she was upset, continuing to talk about his own problems.
In a manner that is not sharp or pointed; bluntly.
The pencil was obtusely shaped, making it difficult to write with precision.
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