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slow vs obtuse

obtuse vs slow

slow and obtuse both are adjectives.

slow is a verb but obtuse is not a verb.

slow is an adverb but obtuse is not an adverb.

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

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