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In this definition you have misspelled dullness.

torpeza feminine noun 1. clumsiness (falta de destreza, tacto)

* fue una torpeza hacerlo/decirlo -> it was a clumsy thing to do/say 
  1. slowness (falta de inteligencia)

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torpeza [tor-pay’-thah] noun 1. Heaviness, dulness, rudeness. (f) 2. Torpidness, torpor; slowness. (f) 3. Impurity, unchastity, lewdness, obscenity. (f) 4. Want of ornament or culture. (f) 5. Rudeness, ugliness. (f)

* Fue una torpeza mía -> it was tactless of me
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updated Aug 4, 2010
posted by HaciendaCaliforn

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I would have agreed with you, but Merriam-Webster says otherwise:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dulness Also see http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dullness

So both are correct.

So maybe it's best to do some research before posting?

smile

updated Aug 4, 2010
posted by pesta