Rechercher
blunt
01
direct, franc
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.
02
émoussé, obtus
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.
He used a blunt pencil to fill in the form.
03
émoussé, rond
lacking a sharp or pointed edge
Example
The toddler 's crayon had a blunt end, making it safe for coloring.
Le crayon de l'enfant en bas âge avait une extrémité émoussée, ce qui le rendait sûr pour colorier.
The table leg was blunt, with a rounded end to prevent injuries from bumps.
La jambe de la table était émoussée, avec une extrémité ronde pour prévenir les blessures dues aux chocs.
04
franc, direct
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
to blunt
01
adoucir, atténuer
make less intense
02
épargner, amoindrir
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.
She accidentally blunted the tip of the pencil while writing too forcefully.
03
émousser, affaiblir
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
04
s'émousser, affaiblir
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.
Over time, the edges of the tools will blunt if they are not properly maintained.
