The difference between Intelligent and Obtuse

When used as adjectives, intelligent means of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright, whereas obtuse means .

Obtuse is also verb with the meaning: to dull or reduce an emotion or a physical state.

check bellow for the other definitions of Intelligent and Obtuse

Intelligent as an adjective:

Of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.
Intelligent as an adjective:

Well thought-out, well considered.

Examples:

"The engineer had a very intelligent design proposal for the new car."

"The general devised an intelligent strategy for the southern campaign."
Intelligent as an adjective:

Characterized by thoughtful interaction.

Examples:

"My girlfriend and I had an intelligent conversation."
Intelligent as an adjective:

Having the same level of brain power as mankind.

Examples:

"The hunt for intelligent life."
Intelligent as an adjective:

Having an environment-sensing automatically-invoked built-in computer capability.

Examples:

"An intelligent network or keyboard."

Obtuse as an adjective (now, chiefly, botany, zoology):

; not sharp, pointed, or acute in form. Blunt, or rounded at the extremity. One that is larger than one and smaller than two right angles, or more than 90 and less than 180. , having an obtuse angle.
Obtuse as an adjective:

Intellectually dull or dim-witted.
Obtuse as an adjective:

Of sound, etc.: deadened, muffled, muted.
Obtuse as an adjective:

Indirect or circuitous.

Obtuse as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

To dull or reduce an emotion or a physical state.