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blunt Definition and Meaning in English (blunt definition)

adjective
Synonyms:dullunsharpened
Quick Answer • Definition

Blunt definition: An object or edge that is not sharp or pointed.

Definitions of Blunt

  1. 1adjective

    An object or edge that is not sharp or pointed.

  2. 2adjective

    Speaking in a very direct and often impolite way, without trying to be tactful.

  3. 3verb

    To make something less sharp or to weaken the force or effect of something.

Example Sentences

“The old knife was too blunt to cut the vegetables properly.”

“She gave him a blunt assessment of his performance.”

“The constant criticism began to blunt his enthusiasm.”

Synonyms

dullunsharpened

Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

past participleblunted
present participleblunting
nounbluntness
adverbbluntly

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Blunt definition: An object or edge that is not sharp or pointed.
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'Blunt' translates to 'blunt' in English. Blunt definition: An object or edge that is not sharp or pointed.
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