Blunt
volume
British pronunciation/blˈʌnt/
American pronunciation/ˈbɫənt/

Definition och Betydelse av "blunt"

01

rak, rakt på sak

having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions
blunt definition and meaning
example
Example
click on words
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

trubbig, dull

not sharp or having a dull edge, making it ineffective for cutting or piercing
blunt definition and meaning
example
Example
click on words
The blunt knife struggled to slice through the tough meat.
Den trubbiga kniven hade svårt att skiva igenom det hårda köttet.
He used a blunt pencil to fill in the form.
Han använde en trubbig blyertspenna för att fylla i formuläret.
03

trubbig, slö

lacking a sharp or pointed edge
example
Example
click on words
The toddler 's crayon had a blunt end, making it safe for coloring.
Toddlerns krita hade en trubbig ände, vilket gjorde den säker att färglägga med.
The table leg was blunt, with a rounded end to prevent injuries from bumps.
Bordets ben var trubbigt, med en rundad ände för att förhindra skador från stötar.
04

rak, öppen

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
to blunt
01

dämpa, mildra

make less intense
02

dämpa, slipa av

to make something less sharp, often referring to an edge or point, resulting in a decreased ability to cut or pierce
Transitive
example
Example
click on words
The chef had to blunt the knife's edge after it became dull from frequent use.
Kocken var tvungen att dämpa knivens egg efter att den blivit slö av frekvent användning.
She accidentally blunted the tip of the pencil while writing too forcefully.
Hon råkade dämpa spetsen på pennan medan hon skrev för hårt.
03

dämpa, försvaga

make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
04

slita, trubba

to become less sharp or to lose the ability to cut or pierce effectively over time or through use
synonyms

dull

Intransitive
example
Example
click on words
The knife began to blunt after repeated use on tough meats.
Kniven började trubbas efter upprepad användning på tuffa köttstycken.
Over time, the edges of the tools will blunt if they are not properly maintained.
Med tiden kommer verktygens kanter att trubbas om de inte underhålls ordentligt.
05

dämpa, mildra

to reduce the intensity or pain of a feeling or sensation
example
Example
click on words
He attempted to blunt his anger by taking deep breaths and counting to ten.
Han försökte dämpa sin ilska genom att ta djupa andetag och räkna till tio.
The therapist taught her techniques to blunt her anxiety during stressful situations.
Terapeuten lärde henne tekniker för att dämpa hennes ångest under stressiga situationer.
LanGeek
Ladda Ner Appen
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store