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obtuse vs slow

slow vs obtuse

obtuse and slow both are adjectives.

obtuse is not a verb while slow is a verb.

obtuse is not an adverb while slow is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obtuse No Yes No No
slow No Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, obtuse and slow are synonyms defined as:
  • obtuse and slow: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
Other synonyms of obtuse include dense, dim, dull, dumb.
obtuse (adjective) slow (adjective)
of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
(of a leaf shape) rounded at the apex at a slow tempo
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity (used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time
lacking in insight or discernment (of business) not active or brisk
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
obtuse (verb) slow (verb)
lose velocity; move more slowly
become slow or slower
cause to proceed more slowly
obtuse (adverb) slow (adverb)
without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
showing a time that is earlier than the actual time
Difference between obtuse and slow

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