Competence and Obtuseness

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Competence noun - The physical or mental power to do something.

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Obtuseness is an antonym for competence.

Obtuseness noun - The quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind.

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Competence is an antonym for obtuseness in unintelligence topic.

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Obtuseness and Competence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/competence/obtuseness

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Obtuseness or Competence. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/competence/obtuseness.

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