Apt and Obtuse

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Apt adjective - Having a tendency to be or act in a certain way.

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Obtuse is an antonym for apt.

Obtuse adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.

Usage example: forgive me for being obtuse, but I wish you'd explain that to me again

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Apt is an antonym for obtuse.

Nearby Word: obtusely

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