blunt
blunt/blənt/
adjective
- (of a knife, pencil, etc.) having a worn-down edge or point; not sharp."a blunt knife"synonyms: not sharp, unsharpened, dull, dulled, worn (down), edgeless
- (of a person or remark) uncompromisingly forthright."a blunt statement of fact"synonyms: straightforward, frank, plain-spoken, candid, direct, bluff, to the point, forthright, unequivocal, point-blank, unceremonious, undiplomatic, indelicate, brusque, abrupt, curt, short, sharp, terse, crisp, gruff, bald, brutal, harsh, caustic, stark, bare, simple, unadorned, unembellished, undisguised, unvarnished, unqualified, pulling no punches, hard-hitting, outspoken, speaking one's mind, not mincing one's words, not beating around the bush, calling a spade a spade, upfront, straight from the shoulder
verb
make or become less sharp.
"wood can blunt your axe"
synonyms: make less sharp, make blunt, make dull
noun
a hollowed-out cigar filled with marijuana.
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May 30, 2024 · blunt suggests an inherent lack of sharpness or quickness of feeling or perception. a person of blunt sensibility.
blunt verb [T] (MAKE LESS STRONG). to make something less strongly felt: Eating between meals will blunt your appetite.
adjective · having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp: a blunt pencil. · abruptly plain and direct in address or manner, without ...
/blənt/ · adjective. used of a knife or other blade; not sharp · adjective. having a broad or rounded end · adjective. characterized by directness in manner or ...
BLUNT meaning: 1 : having a thick edge or point not sharp; 2 : saying or expressing something in a very direct way that may upset some people.
Some common synonyms of blunt are bluff, brusque, crusty, curt, and gruff. While all these words mean "abrupt and unceremonious in speech and manner," blunt ...
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blunt suggests lack of polish and of regard for the feelings of others: blunt and tactless. bluff implies an unintentional roughness together with so much good- ...
Synonyms edit · (having a thick edge or point): dull, pointless, coarse · (dull in understanding): stupid, obtuse · (abrupt in address): curt, short, rude, ...
Blunt definition: Having a dull edge or end; not sharp.
BLUNT meaning: 1. not sharp: 2. saying exactly what you think without caring about people's feelings: 3. to make…. Learn more.
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