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blunt
01
directo, sincero
having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions
Ejemplos
The politician 's blunt response to the reporter's question revealed a lack of diplomacy.
La respuesta directa del político a la pregunta del periodista reveló una falta de diplomacia.
02
romo, desafilado
not sharp or having a dull edge, making it ineffective for cutting or piercing
Ejemplos
The blunt scissors could n't cut through the thick paper.
Las tijeras sin filo no podían cortar el papel grueso.
03
romo, sin filo
lacking a sharp or pointed edge
Ejemplos
The butter knife had a blunt edge, suitable for spreading butter on bread.
El cuchillo de mantequilla tenía un filo romo, adecuado para untar mantequilla en el pan.
04
directo, sin rodeos
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
to blunt
01
to make something less strong, forceful, or extreme
Ejemplos
Overexposure to violent images can blunt sensitivity to real-life suffering.
02
embotar, desafilar
to make something less sharp, often referring to an edge or point, resulting in a decreased ability to cut or pierce
Transitive
Ejemplos
The heavy use of the tool caused its once sharp blade to blunt quickly, requiring maintenance.
El uso intensivo de la herramienta hizo que su filo una vez afilado se embotara rápidamente, requiriendo mantenimiento.
03
to reduce liveliness, force, or energy
Ejemplos
The anesthetic blunted the sensation in his arm.
04
embotar, perder filo
to become less sharp or to lose the ability to cut or pierce effectively over time or through use
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The once sharp blade has started to blunt, making it ineffective for precise cuts.
La hoja que una vez fue afilada ha comenzado a embotarse, haciéndola ineficaz para cortes precisos.
Blunt
01
blunt, porro grueso
a cigar hollowed out and refilled with marijuana
SlangEjemplos
She prefers blunts over joints because they last longer.
Ella prefiere los blunts sobre los porros porque duran más.
Árbol Léxico
bluntly
bluntness
blunt
