Obtuse and Silly

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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

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

Nearby Word: obtusely

Silly adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.

Usage example: those silly movie producers who thought that audiences would fall for that gimmick all over again

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Obtuse and silly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obtuse" instead an adjective "Silly".

Nearby Word: silliness

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Silly and Obtuse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obtuse/silly

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