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blunt
01
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
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.
He used a blunt pencil to fill in the form.
03
lacking a sharp or pointed edge
Example
The toddler 's crayon had a blunt end, making it safe for coloring.
The table leg was blunt, with a rounded end to prevent injuries from bumps.
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
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.
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
Example
The knife began to blunt after repeated use on tough meats.
Over time, the edges of the tools will blunt if they are not properly maintained.
