Obtusity

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊˈbiˈtuˈsiˈtaɪ/

Obtusity (noun)

  1. The state of being slow to understand or notice things; lack of quick thinking.
  2. A lack of sensitivity or awareness, so a person does not react in a thoughtful way.

Examples

  • His mental dullness made learning feel slow.
  • The test exposed mental dullness in many students.