Idioms

a bit obtuse

a bit obtuse

Coming across as dull, thick-witted, or stupid; unable to grasp or understand a situation or concept. I feel like I'm a bit too obtuse to understand what these people are talking about. I've shown you how to do it five times now! Are you just a bit obtuse? He keeps pulling on a door that's clearly marked "push," so yeah, he seems a bit obtuse to me.

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Although the game is aimed at kids, they might struggle with some puzzle elements, which can be a bit obtuse.

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