Obtuseness
Obtuseness noun - The quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind.
Usage example: our guest's obtuseness was such that he failed to take even the broadest hint that it was time to leave
Senselessness and obtuseness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Senselessness" instead a noun "Obtuseness".
Senselessness
Senselessness noun - Lack of good sense or judgment.
Usage example: who had the senselessness to mix these dangerous chemicals together?
Obtuseness and senselessness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obtuseness" instead a noun "Senselessness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- madness and obtuseness
- madness and senselessness
- nonsense and obtuseness
- nonsense and senselessness
- folly and obtuseness
- folly and senselessness
- inanity and obtuseness
- inanity and senselessness
- absurdity and obtuseness
- absurdity and senselessness
- simplicity and obtuseness
- simplicity and senselessness
- lunacy and obtuseness
- lunacy and senselessness
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