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blunt
01
прямолінійний, грубий
having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions
Example
The politician 's blunt response to the reporter 's question revealed a lack of diplomacy.
The teacher 's blunt criticism of the student 's performance was demoralizing.
When asked about her opinion, she offered a blunt and honest evaluation of the proposal.
02
тупий, негострий
not sharp or having a dull edge, making it ineffective for cutting or piercing
Example
He used a blunt pencil to fill in the form.
The blunt edge of the tool made it unsuitable for detailed work.
03
тупий, не загострений
lacking a sharp or pointed edge
Example
The table leg was blunt, with a rounded end to prevent injuries from bumps.
The plastic toy sword had a blunt blade to ensure children 's safety during play.
The chisel had a blunt edge, requiring resharpening to carve smoothly.
04
прямий, відвертий
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
to blunt
01
приглушити, ослабити
make less intense
02
згладити, зробити тупим
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.
She accidentally blunted the tip of the pencil while writing too forcefully.
The constant friction from the metal surface began to blunt the edge of the saw.
03
ослабити, зм'якшити
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
04
затемнитися, втратити гостроту
to become less sharp or to lose the ability to cut or pierce effectively over time or through use
Intransitive
Example
Over time, the edges of the tools will blunt if they are not properly maintained.
If not cared for, the scissors will blunt and will struggle to cut through paper.
The knife began to blunt after repeated use on tough meats.
Example
The therapist taught her techniques to blunt her anxiety during stressful situations.
The ice pack was applied to blunt the throbbing pain in his ankle after the sprain.
He attempted to blunt his anger by taking deep breaths and counting to ten.
Приклад
The politician's blunt response to the reporter's question revealed a lack of diplomacy.
The teacher's blunt criticism of the student's performance was demoralizing.
When asked about her opinion, she offered a blunt and honest evaluation of the proposal.
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