blunt (Meaning)
blunt (v)
make less intense
make numb or insensitive
make dull or blunt
make less sharp
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
blunt (s)
having a broad or rounded end
used of a knife or other blade; not sharp
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
blunt (a.)
Having a thick edge or point, as an instrument; dull; not sharp.
Dull in understanding; slow of discernment; stupid; -- opposed to acute.
Abrupt in address; plain; unceremonious; wanting the forms of civility; rough in manners or speech.
Hard to impress or penetrate.
blunt (v. t.)
To dull the edge or point of, by making it thicker; to make blunt.
To repress or weaken, as any appetite, desire, or power of the mind; to impair the force, keenness, or susceptibility, of; as, to blunt the feelings.
blunt (n.)
A fencer's foil.
A short needle with a strong point. See Needle.
Money.
Synonyms & Antonyms of blunt
Synonyms:
- terse
- plainspoken
- tight-lipped
- disrespectful
- reticent
- snappish
- insensitive
- earnest
- brief
- foursquare
- closemouthed
- open
- impolite
- impertinent
- discourteous
- tactless
- low
- free-spoken
- sincere
- laconic
- coarse
- artless
- uncouth
- straight-out
- inconsiderate
- point-blank
- reserved
- undiplomatic
- crude
Antonyms:
blunt Sentence Examples
- The knife's edge had become blunt after months of heavy use in the kitchen.
- He tried to cut the tough meat with the blunt blade, but it proved ineffective.
- The pencil had a blunt tip, making it challenging to write neatly.
- She used a blunt instrument to hammer the nails into the wood.
- His words were blunt and straightforward, leaving no room for misunderstanding.
- The impact had caused the arrowhead to become blunt, reducing its effectiveness.
- The surgeon replaced the blunt scalpel with a sharp one for the delicate procedure.
- Despite its blunt appearance, the hammer was sturdy and reliable for construction work.
- The teacher's feedback was blunt but constructive, focusing on areas for improvement.
- The file had a blunt end for safety purposes, preventing accidental cuts or injuries.
FAQs About the word blunt
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The knife's edge had become blunt after months of heavy use in the kitchen.
He tried to cut the tough meat with the blunt blade, but it proved ineffective.
The pencil had a blunt tip, making it challenging to write neatly.
She used a blunt instrument to hammer the nails into the wood.
