Blunt
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British pronunciation/blˈʌnt/
American pronunciation/ˈbɫənt/

Definition & Bedeutung von "blunt"

01

brutal, direkt

having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions
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Instead of sugarcoating the feedback, she gave a blunt assessment of the project's shortcomings.
His blunt refusal to participate in the discussion left the team surprised and disappointed.
02

stumpf, unscharf

not sharp or having a dull edge, making it ineffective for cutting or piercing
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The blunt knife struggled to slice through the tough meat.
Das stumpfe Messer hatte Schwierigkeiten, durch das zähe Fleisch zu schneiden.
He used a blunt pencil to fill in the form.
Er verwendete einen stumpfen Bleistift, um das Formular auszufüllen.
03

stumpf, abgerundet

lacking a sharp or pointed edge
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The toddler 's crayon had a blunt end, making it safe for coloring.
Der Buntstift des Kleinkinds hatte eine stumpfe, abgerundete Spitze, was das Ausmalen sicher machte.
The table leg was blunt, with a rounded end to prevent injuries from bumps.
Das Tischbein war stumpf, abgerundet, um Verletzungen durch Stöße zu verhindern.
04

direkt, unverblümt

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
to blunt
01

abmildern, verringern

make less intense
02

abnützen, stumpf machen

to make something less sharp, often referring to an edge or point, resulting in a decreased ability to cut or pierce
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The chef had to blunt the knife's edge after it became dull from frequent use.
Der Koch musste die Klinge des Messers abnützen, nachdem sie durch häufigen Gebrauch stumpf geworden war.
She accidentally blunted the tip of the pencil while writing too forcefully.
Sie hat beim leidenschaftlichen Schreiben versehentlich die Spitze des Bleistifts abgenutzt.
03

dämpfen, mildern

make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
04

abnutzen, stumpf werden

to become less sharp or to lose the ability to cut or pierce effectively over time or through use
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dull

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The knife began to blunt after repeated use on tough meats.
Das Messer begann sich nach wiederholtem Gebrauch bei hartem Fleisch abzunutzen.
Over time, the edges of the tools will blunt if they are not properly maintained.
Im Laufe der Zeit werden die Kanten der Werkzeuge abnutzen, wenn sie nicht ordnungsgemäß gepflegt werden.
05

abmildern, dämpfen

to reduce the intensity or pain of a feeling or sensation
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He attempted to blunt his anger by taking deep breaths and counting to ten.
Er versuchte, seinen Zorn durch tiefes Atmen und Zählen bis zehn abzumildern.
The therapist taught her techniques to blunt her anxiety during stressful situations.
Die Therapeutin brachte ihr Techniken bei, um ihre Angst in stressigen Situationen abzumildern.
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