Slangipedia - Slang Dictionary

1

A person who is both stupid and makes you want to scream because they’re too dumb to get it.

My cousin thinks he's a genius. He's not. He's obstruse.

Why did the teacher give me this test? I'm obstruse.

My dog is obstruse. He doesn't know what the word 'sit' means.

2

Someone who's thick as a brick and makes everything sound like a mystery.

This guy thinks he's a detective. He's obstruse.

Why is my homework so hard? My teacher is obstruse.

My uncle is obstruse. He can't read a menu.

3

A person who's so dumb they make the dumbest things sound like rocket science.

My math teacher is obstruse. I've been stuck on this problem for hours.

My mom says I'm obstruse. I'm not. I'm just tired.

Why is this game so hard? The instructions are obstruse.

4

Someone who’s so clueless they turn simple things into a headache.

Why does my boss yell at me every day? He’s obstruse.

My friend thinks he’s a scientist. He’s obstruse.

Why is my phone so hard to use? It’s obstruse.

5

A person who’s so dumb they make you want to throw things at them.

My brother is obstruse. He can't even tie his shoes.

Why is my mom so mad? She’s obstruse.

This video game is obstruse. I’ve been stuck for hours.