obtuse vs dull

obtuse and dull both are adjectives.

obtuse is not a verb while dull is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
obtuse	No	Yes	No	No
dull	No	Yes	Yes	No

As adjectives, obtuse and dull are synonyms defined as:

obtuse and dull: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

Other synonyms of obtuse include dense, dim, dumb, slow.

obtuse (adjective)	dull (adjective)
of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees	not having a sharp edge or point
(of a leaf shape) rounded at the apex	emitting or reflecting very little light
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity	lacking in liveliness or animation
lacking in insight or discernment	not keenly felt
	darkened with overcast
	(of business) not active or brisk
	blunted in responsiveness or sensibility
	being or made softer or less loud or clear
	slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
	not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft
	(of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted
	so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

obtuse (verb)	dull (verb)
	become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness
	make less lively or vigorous
	become less interesting or attractive
	make dull in appearance
	make dull or blunt
	deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
	make numb or insensitive

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