bluntness vs obtuseness
obtuseness vs bluntnessbluntness and obtuseness both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bluntness | Yes | No | No | No |
| obtuseness | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
obtuseness is a hyponym of
bluntness; that is, obtuseness is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
bluntness:
- bluntness: without sharpness or clearness of edge or point
- obtuseness: the quality of lacking a sharp edge or point
| bluntness (noun) | obtuseness (noun) |
|---|---|
| without sharpness or clearness of edge or point | the quality of lacking a sharp edge or point |
| the quality of being direct and outspoken | the quality of being slow to understand |
Words related to "bluntness"
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