Obtuse and Shallow

Obtuse

Obtuse adjective - Lacking sharpness of edge or point.

Shallow and obtuse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shallow" instead an adjective "Obtuse".

Nearby Word: obtusely

Shallow

Shallow adjective - Lacking significant physical depth.

Obtuse and shallow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obtuse" instead an adjective "Shallow".

Nearby Words: shallowed, shallowing
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