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blunt
01
speaking or behaving in a direct, straightforward manner, often without consideration for others' feelings
02
not sharp or having a dull edge, making it ineffective for cutting or piercing
03
lacking a sharp or pointed edge
04
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
to blunt
01
make less intense
02
to make something less sharp, often referring to an edge or point, resulting in a decreased ability to cut or pierce
Transitive
03
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
04
to become less sharp or to lose the ability to cut or pierce effectively over time or through use
Intransitive
blunt
adj
bluntly
adv
bluntly
adv
bluntness
n
bluntness
n
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.
The table leg was blunt, with a rounded end to prevent injuries from bumps.
Though EU Council and Commission officials have stayed schtum about Britain's economic woes, others across Europe have been more blunt.
