What does obtusely mean?
Definitions for obtusely
ob·tuse·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
dumbly, densely, obtuselyadverb
in a stupid manner
"he had so rapaciously desired and so obtusely expected to find her alone"
Wiktionary
obtuselyadverb
In an obtuse manner.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Obtuselyadverb
Etymology: from obtuse.
ChatGPT
obtusely
Obtusely generally refers to something done in a manner that is insensitive, slow in understanding or comprehension, or in a way that lacks acute perception, intellect or keenness. It could also refer to something being broader or less pointed, such as in reference to angles in a geometrical context.
Webster Dictionary
Obtuselyadverb
in an obtuse manner
Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of obtusely in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of obtusely in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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