Obtuse and Sharpened

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Obtuse adjective - Lacking sharpness of edge or point.

Usage example: obtuse scissors designed so that young users will not cut themselves

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Sharpened is an antonym for obtuse.

Nearby Word: obtusely

Sharpened adjective - Having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something.

Usage example: the sharpened blade of a lawn mower

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Obtuse is an antonym for sharpened.

Nearby Words: sharp, sharpening, sharpener

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