noun
- the quality or state of being obtuse; lack of sharpness or quickness of sensibility or intellect; dullness
Usage: plural form of obtuseness
Examples
- The teacher was frustrated by the students’ obtusenesses when it came to understanding the simple concept.
- His repeated obtusenesses in social situations made others uncomfortable.
- The committee’s obtusenesses regarding public opinion led to poor policy decisions.
- She couldn’t tolerate the obtusenesses displayed during the meeting.
- The various obtusenesses shown by the team members hindered progress on the project.