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blunt
01
blak-blakan, tajam tapi jujur
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
tumpul, tidak tajam
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.
Pisau yang tumpul kesulitan untuk memotong daging yang keras.
He used a blunt pencil to fill in the form.
Dia menggunakan pensil tumpul untuk mengisi formulir.
03
tumpul, tumpul ujungnya
lacking a sharp or pointed edge
Example
The toddler 's crayon had a blunt end, making it safe for coloring.
Krayon balita itu memiliki ujung tumpul, membuatnya aman untuk mewarnai.
The table leg was blunt, with a rounded end to prevent injuries from bumps.
Kaki meja tersebut tumpul, dengan ujung yang membulat untuk mencegah cedera akibat benturan.
04
blak-blakan, terang-terangan
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
to blunt
01
mengurangi, melemahkan
make less intense
02
mengasah tumpul, menumpulkan
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.
Koki harus menumpulkan ujung pisau setelah menjadi tumpul akibat penggunaan yang sering.
She accidentally blunted the tip of the pencil while writing too forcefully.
Dia secara tidak sengaja menumpulkan ujung pensil saat menulis dengan terlalu kuat.
03
membuat tumpul, meredakan
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
04
menumpul, mengikis ketajaman
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.
Pisau mulai menumpul setelah digunakan berulang kali pada daging yang keras.
Over time, the edges of the tools will blunt if they are not properly maintained.
Seiring waktu, tepi alat akan menumpul jika tidak dirawat dengan baik.
Example
He attempted to blunt his anger by taking deep breaths and counting to ten.
Dia berusaha mengurangi kemarahannya dengan menarik napas dalam-dalam dan menghitung sampai sepuluh.
The therapist taught her techniques to blunt her anxiety during stressful situations.
Terapis mengajarinya teknik-teknik untuk mengurangi kecemasannya selama situasi yang stres.
