Obtuse and Perspicacious
Opposite meaning words
Obtuse
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
Perspicacious is an antonym for obtuse.
Nearby Word: obtusely
Perspicacious
Perspicacious adjective - Mentally acute or penetratingly discerning.
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Synonyms for Perspicacious
Obtuse is an antonym for perspicacious.
Nearby Word: perspicacity
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