Synonyms of obtuseness

obtuseness

noun

as in stupidity

the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind

our guest's obtuseness was such that he failed to take even the broadest hint that it was time to leave

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stupidity
• stupidness
• boneheadedness
• slowness
• dumbness
• dullness
• thickness
• witlessness
• foolishness
• oafishness
• dopiness
• mindlessness
• fatuity
• denseness
• brainlessness
• insanity
• weak-mindedness
• dorkiness
• dulness
• density
• senselessness
• idiocy
• vacuity
• doltishness
• simplicity
• simpleness
• fatuousness
• absurdity
• simplemindedness
• gormlessness
• feeblemindedness
• unreasonableness
• irrationality
• madness
• inanity
• daftness
• dim-wittedness
• preposterousness
• craziness
• wackiness
• dottiness
• asininity
• silliness
• zaniness
• nincompoopery
• lunacy
• folly
• nuttiness
• inaneness
• fallacy
• nonsensicalness
• balminess
• mental retardation
• mental deficiency
• dippiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• brilliance
• cleverness
• intelligence
• brightness
• perspicacity
• smartness
• astuteness
• quickness
• insight
• perception
• acumen
• keenness
• sharpness
• judgment
• judgement
• braininess
• alertness
• discernment
• quick-wittedness
• percipience
• sagacity
• wit
• wisdom
• rationality
• sapience
• reasonableness
• validity
• logicality
• soundness
• logicalness
• sageness
• rationalness

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• brilliance
• cleverness
• intelligence
• brightness
• perspicacity
• smartness
• astuteness
• quickness
• insight
• perception
• acumen
• keenness
• sharpness
• judgment
• judgement
• braininess
• alertness
• discernment
• quick-wittedness
• percipience
• sagacity
• wit
• wisdom
• rationality
• sapience
• reasonableness
• validity
• logicality
• soundness
• logicalness
• sageness
• rationalness

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