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blunt
01
having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
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
to make something less strong, forceful, or extreme
Examples
Repetition can blunt the impact of a shocking story.
Noise and distractions blunted the effect of the lecture.
02
to make something less sharp, often referring to an edge or point, resulting in a decreased ability to cut or pierce
Transitive
Examples
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
to reduce liveliness, force, or energy
Examples
The long illness blunted her physical vigor.
Routine work can blunt one's motivation over time.
04
to become less sharp or to lose the ability to cut or pierce effectively over time or through use
Intransitive
Examples
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.
Blunt
01
a cigar hollowed out and refilled with marijuana
SlangExamples
He rolled a blunt and passed it around the circle.
They smoked a blunt on the way to the concert.
Lexical Tree
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bluntness
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