"unobtuse" meaning in English

See unobtuse in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more unobtuse [comparative], most unobtuse [superlative]
Etymology: un- + obtuse Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*(s)tewd-}}, {{prefix|en|un|obtuse}} un- + obtuse Head templates: {{en-adj}} unobtuse (comparative more unobtuse, superlative most unobtuse)
  1. (rare) Not obtuse Tags: rare
    Sense id: en-unobtuse-en-adj-xGS5sPiA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with un-

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