Cari
blunt
01
blak-blakan, langsung
having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions
Contoh-contoh
Instead of sugarcoating the feedback, she gave a blunt assessment of the project's shortcomings.
Alih-alih mempermanis umpan balik, dia memberikan penilaian blak-blakan tentang kekurangan proyek.
His blunt refusal to participate in the discussion left the team surprised and disappointed.
Penolakan blak-blakan nya untuk berpartisipasi dalam diskusi membuat tim terkejut dan kecewa.
02
tumpul, tidak tajam
not sharp or having a dull edge, making it ineffective for cutting or piercing
Contoh-contoh
The blunt knife struggled to slice through the tough meat.
Pisau tumpul kesulitan memotong daging yang keras.
He used a blunt pencil to fill in the form.
Dia menggunakan pensil tumpul untuk mengisi formulir.
03
tumpul, tidak tajam
lacking a sharp or pointed edge
Contoh-contoh
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 itu tumpul, dengan ujung bulat untuk mencegah cedera akibat benturan.
04
langsung, terus terang
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
to blunt
01
to make something less strong, forceful, or extreme
Contoh-contoh
Repetition can blunt the impact of a shocking story.
Noise and distractions blunted the effect of the lecture.
02
menumpulkan, mengurangi ketajaman
to make something less sharp, often referring to an edge or point, resulting in a decreased ability to cut or pierce
Transitive
Contoh-contoh
The chef had to blunt the knife's edge after it became dull from frequent use.
Koki harus menumpulkan mata pisau setelah menjadi tumpul karena sering digunakan.
She accidentally blunted the tip of the pencil while writing too forcefully.
Dia tidak sengaja membuat tumpul ujung pensil saat menulis terlalu keras.
03
to reduce liveliness, force, or energy
Contoh-contoh
The long illness blunted her physical vigor.
Routine work can blunt one's motivation over time.
04
menumpul, kehilangan ketajaman
to become less sharp or to lose the ability to cut or pierce effectively over time or through use
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
The knife began to blunt after repeated use on tough meats.
Pisau mulai tumpul 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 tumpul jika tidak dirawat dengan benar.
Contoh-contoh
He attempted to blunt his anger by taking deep breaths and counting to ten.
Dia berusaha mengurangi kemarahannya dengan mengambil napas dalam-dalam dan menghitung sampai sepuluh.
The therapist taught her techniques to blunt her anxiety during stressful situations.
Terapis mengajarinya teknik untuk mengurangi kecemasannya selama situasi stres.
Blunt
01
blunt, gulungan tebal
a cigar hollowed out and refilled with marijuana
SlangContoh-contoh
He rolled a blunt and passed it around the circle.
Dia menggulung blunt dan mengopernya mengelilingi lingkaran.
They smoked a blunt on the way to the concert.
Mereka merokok blunt dalam perjalanan ke konser.
Pohon Leksikal
bluntly
bluntness
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