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blunt
01
direto, bruto
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
cego, desgastado
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.
A faca cega lutou para cortar a carne dura.
He used a blunt pencil to fill in the form.
Ele usou um lápis cego para preencher o formulário.
03
estropeado, sem ponta
lacking a sharp or pointed edge
Example
The toddler 's crayon had a blunt end, making it safe for coloring.
A caixa de lápis de cera da criança tinha uma ponta estropeada, tornando-a segura para colorir.
The table leg was blunt, with a rounded end to prevent injuries from bumps.
A perna da mesa era estropeada, com uma extremidade arredondada para evitar ferimentos por impactos.
04
direto, franco
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
to blunt
01
atenuar, amuar
make less intense
02
amolecer, desafiar
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.
O chef teve que amolecer a lâmina da faca depois que ela ficou cega de uso frequente.
She accidentally blunted the tip of the pencil while writing too forcefully.
Ela acidentalmente amoleceu a ponta do lápis enquanto escrevia com muita força.
03
atenuar, diluir
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
04
desgastar, afiar menos
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.
A faca começou a desgastar-se após uso repetido em carnes duras.
Over time, the edges of the tools will blunt if they are not properly maintained.
Com o tempo, as bordas das ferramentas irão desgastar-se se não forem mantidas adequadamente.
Example
He attempted to blunt his anger by taking deep breaths and counting to ten.
Ele tentou atenuar sua raiva respirando profundamente e contando até dez.
The therapist taught her techniques to blunt her anxiety during stressful situations.
A terapeuta ensinou a ela técnicas para atenuar sua ansiedade durante situações estressantes.
