obtusely
intermediateB1/əbˈtjuːsli/ · ob-tuse-ly
In a manner that is not sharp or pointed; dull or blunt.
Meanings
In a manner that is not sharp or pointed; dull or blunt.
ایسے طریقے سے جو تیز یا چیکنے نہ ہو؛ مدھم یا بے شور۔
مدھم طریقے سے
madhum tareeqay se
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- obtusely vague
- obtusely expressed
- speak obtusely
Example Sentences
He expressed his thoughts obtusely, leaving everyone confused.
اس نے اپنی خیالات مدھم طریقے سے بیان کیے، جس سے سب حیران رہ گئے۔
Us ne apni khayalat madhum tareeqay se bayan kiye, jis se sab hairan reh gaye.
The author's obtuse style made the novel hard to enjoy.
مصنف کا مدھم لکھنے کا انداز ناول کو لطف اندوز ہونا مشکل بنا دیتا ہے۔
Musannif ka madhum likhne ka andaaz novel ko lutf andoz hona mushkil bana deta hai.
In conversation, he often spoke obtusely, avoiding direct answers.
گفتگو میں، وہ اکثر مدھم طریقے سے بولتا، براہ راست جوابات سے بچتا۔
Guftagu mein, woh aksar madhum tareeqay se bolta, barah e raast jawab se bachta.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of obtuse angles in geometry, which are broader and less sharp.
Imagine a dull knife that cannot easily cut through anything.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کیا تو سمجھتا ہے کہ خواب تو ہیں خواب اور جو ہے بھرم بھی وہ کوئی مدھم ہے
Kya tu samajhta hai ke khwab to hain khwab aur jo hai bharam bhi wo koi madhum hai
Do you think dreams are just dreams and what is an illusion is also something dull?
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بے مقصد سفر
be maqsad safar
A journey without a purpose.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "obtusus" — blunt, dull
First known use: 15th century
The term 'obtusely' derives from the Latin word 'obtusus', which means blunt or dull. It evolved in English through Middle French.