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
Senseless and obtuse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Senseless" instead an adjective "Obtuse".
Nearby Word: obtusely
Senseless
Senseless adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: he may be a little absentminded, but he's really not as senseless as he seems
Obtuse and senseless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obtuse" instead an adjective "Senseless".
Nearby Words: sense, senselessly
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