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English
obtuse
əbˈtjuːs, -ˈtʃuːs, ɑb-, əbˈt(j)us
Meaning: annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; stupid
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Example
He was being deliberately obtuse to avoid answering the question.
Usage Notes
Often used to describe someone who is pretending not to understand something simple. It carries a negative connotation.
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