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obtuse vs obtuseness

obtuseness vs obtuse

obtuse is not a noun while obtuseness is a noun.

obtuse is an adjective but obtuseness is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obtuse No Yes No No
obtuseness Yes No No No
obtuse (noun) obtuseness (noun)
the quality of lacking a sharp edge or point
the quality of being slow to understand
obtuse (adjective) obtuseness (adjective)
of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees
(of a leaf shape) rounded at the apex
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
lacking in insight or discernment
Difference between obtuse and obtuseness

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