Obtuse and Tomfool

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

Nearby Word: obtusely

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

Usage example: what kind of tomfool idea is this?

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Obtuse and tomfool are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obtuse" instead an adjective "Tomfool".

Nearby Word: tomfoolery

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Tomfool and Obtuse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obtuse/tomfool

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