Obtuse and Whetted

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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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Whetted is an antonym for obtuse.

Nearby Word: obtusely

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

Usage example: I'll need a well-whetted axe to split the wood

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Obtuse is an antonym for whetted.

Nearby Words: whet, whetting

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