in the movie shawshank redimeption when andy says that the wardon is being obtuse. what does that mean?
2006-07-28 08:19:38 · 14 answers · asked by dr_jeckyl1 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
dull or dim-witted or dense - intellectually....
2006-07-28 08:24:32 · answer #1 · answered by TJ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Acute= Less The 90 Degrees
Right= 90 Degrees
Obtuse= More Then 90 Degrees
2006-07-28 15:24:50 · answer #2 · answered by Prep♥™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adj. ob·tus·er, ob·tus·est
Lacking quickness of perception or intellect.
Characterized by a lack of intelligence or sensitivity: an obtuse remark.
Not distinctly felt: an obtuse pain.
Not sharp, pointed, or acute in form; blunt.
Having an obtuse angle: an obtuse triangle.
Botany. Having a blunt or rounded tip: an obtuse leaf.
2006-07-28 15:24:50 · answer #3 · answered by clem_tech 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, it means the guy is being stubborn or thick headed.
Lacking quickness of perception or intellect.
Characterized by a lack of intelligence or sensitivity: an obtuse remark.
Not distinctly felt: an obtuse pain.
2006-07-28 15:24:05 · answer #4 · answered by wyntre_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obtuse Triangle -- from MathWorld Obtuse Triangle -- from MathWorld An obtuse triangle is a triangle in which one of the angles is an obtuse angle. (Obviously, only a single angle in a triangle can be obtuse or it wouldn't be a triangle.)
2006-07-28 15:32:37 · answer #5 · answered by darkpony6262 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In mathematical terms its anything above a 90 degree angle.
2006-07-28 15:23:09 · answer #6 · answered by landscaperschick73 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-29 19:57:22 · answer #7 · answered by morris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, obtuse in geometry means bigger than 90 degrees, but i think thats not what you mean.
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2006-07-28 15:24:04 · answer #8 · answered by Darcy Q. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that he is indirect, not to the point or obscure. It's like "going 'round the houses".
2006-07-28 16:30:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intellectually dull or dim-witted.
2006-07-28 15:24:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bigger than 90 degree angle
2006-07-28 15:23:19 · answer #11 · answered by the color tate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋