blunt

/blˈʌnt/

/ˈbɫənt/

[adjective] [verb]

blunt

[ADJECTIVE]

used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

synonyms : candid

straight-from-the-shoulder

having a broad or rounded end

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

synonyms : crude(a)

stark(a)

to blunt

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

make less intense

make less sharp

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

synonyms : deaden

antonyms : enliven

make dull or blunt

synonyms : dull

antonyms : sharpen

make numb or insensitive

synonyms : benumb

dull

numb

Examples

1. Though EU Council and Commission officials have stayed schtum about Britain's economic woes, others across Europe have been more blunt.

2. He is a tough politician who speaks his mind in a blunt way.

3. The extra weight did blunt the Dolly's performance.

4. The extra weight did blunt the Dolly's performance.

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