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blunt
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- pronunciation:
- bluhnt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
having a dull edge or point; not sharp.
It's a slow and messy process to cut vegetables with a blunt knife.- synonyms:
- dull
- antonyms:
- acute, keen, pointed, sharp
- similar words:
- obtuse, pointless, rounded
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definition 2: |
direct in manner; abrupt and frank.
Her comments are so blunt at times that people are offended.The doctor gave his diagnosis in his usual blunt manner.- synonyms:
- candid, direct, frank, outspoken
- antonyms:
- subtle, tactful
- similar words:
- abrupt, crude, downright, explicit, open, plain, plump, raw, round, straightforward
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definition 3: |
slow to understand; dull of perception; insensitive.
- synonyms:
- dull, imperceptive, insensitive, obtuse, stupid, tactless
- antonyms:
- keen, sharp
- similar words:
- dense, dimwitted, slow
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related words: |
brusque, brutal, candid, curt, dull, forthright, frank, obvious, outspoken, straight |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
blunts, blunting, blunted |
definition 1: |
to make dull.
He blunted the ax by hitting a stone.- synonyms:
- dull
- antonyms:
- hone, sharpen, whet
- similar words:
- round
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definition 2: |
to lessen or weaken the force or effect of.
A strong counterattack blunted their assault.- synonyms:
- mitigate, moderate
- antonyms:
- intensify
- similar words:
- allay, deaden, lighten, mollify, soften
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related words: |
mitigate, modify, soothe, temper |
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derivations: |
bluntly (adv.), bluntness (n.) |
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