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blunt
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directo, franco
having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions
Example
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.
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desafilado, rompido
not sharp or having a dull edge, making it ineffective for cutting or piercing
Example
The blunt knife struggled to slice through the tough meat.
El cuchillo desafilado luchaba por cortar la carne dura.
He used a blunt pencil to fill in the form.
Él usó un lápiz desafilado para completar el formulario.
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romo, desafilado
lacking a sharp or pointed edge
Example
The toddler's crayon had a blunt end, making it safe for coloring.
El crayón del niño pequeño tenía un extremo romo, lo que lo hacía seguro para colorear.
The table leg was blunt, with a rounded end to prevent injuries from bumps.
La pata de la mesa era roma, con un extremo redondeado para prevenir lesiones por golpes.
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desenfadado, directo
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
to blunt
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amortiguar, atenuar
make less intense
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embotar, desafilado
to make something less sharp, often referring to an edge or point, resulting in a decreased ability to cut or pierce
Transitive
Example
The chef had to blunt the knife's edge after it became dull from frequent use.
El chef tuvo que embotar el filo del cuchillo después de que se volvió desafilado por el uso frecuente.
She accidentally blunted the tip of the pencil while writing too forcefully.
Ella accidentalmente embotó la punta del lápiz mientras escribía con demasiada fuerza.
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atenuar, diluir
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
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desafilar, embotar
to become less sharp or to lose the ability to cut or pierce effectively over time or through use
Intransitive
Example
The knife began to blunt after repeated use on tough meats.
El cuchillo comenzó a desafilarse después de un uso repetido en carnes duras.
Over time, the edges of the tools will blunt if they are not properly maintained.
Con el tiempo, los bordes de las herramientas se desafilarán si no se mantienen adecuadamente.
Example
He attempted to blunt his anger by taking deep breaths and counting to ten.
Intentó atenuar su ira respirando profundamente y contando hasta diez.
The therapist taught her techniques to blunt her anxiety during stressful situations.
La terapeuta le enseñó técnicas para atenuar su ansiedad durante situaciones estresantes.
