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blunt
01
direto, sincero
having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions
Exemplos
The teacher 's blunt criticism of the student's performance was demoralizing.
A crítica direta do professor sobre o desempenho do aluno foi desmoralizante.
02
cego, sem corte
not sharp or having a dull edge, making it ineffective for cutting or piercing
Exemplos
The blunt edge of the tool made it unsuitable for detailed work.
A borda cega da ferramenta a tornava inadequada para trabalhos detalhados.
03
cego, sem ponta
lacking a sharp or pointed edge
Exemplos
The chisel had a blunt edge, requiring resharpening to carve smoothly.
O cinzel tinha uma borda cega, exigindo reafiamento para esculpir suavemente.
04
direto, sem rodeios
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
to blunt
01
to make something less strong, forceful, or extreme
Exemplos
The gradual changes blunted the novelty of the experience.
02
embotar, desamolar
to make something less sharp, often referring to an edge or point, resulting in a decreased ability to cut or pierce
Transitive
Exemplos
She did n't realize that using a ceramic plate could blunt the knife she was using.
Ela não percebeu que usar um prato de cerâmica poderia embotar a faca que estava usando.
03
to reduce liveliness, force, or energy
Exemplos
Overwork blunted his creative energy.
04
embotar, perder o fio
to become less sharp or to lose the ability to cut or pierce effectively over time or through use
Intransitive
Exemplos
The edges of the old axe began to blunt, making it harder to chop wood efficiently.
As bordas do machado velho começaram a embotar, tornando mais difícil cortar madeira com eficiência.
Blunt
01
blunt, baseado grosso
a cigar hollowed out and refilled with marijuana
SlangExemplos
We chilled in the park with music, snacks, and a couple of blunts.
Nós relaxamos no parque com música, lanches e alguns blunts.
Árvore Lexical
bluntly
bluntness
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