Blunt

verb
blənt

Adjective

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

    blunt talking and straight shooting

    a blunt New England farmer

  • devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

    the blunt truth

    Similar:CrudeStark
  • having a broad or rounded end

    thick marks made by a blunt pencil

  • used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

    a blunt instrument

Verb

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

    Terror blunted her feelings

    Similar:Deaden
    Type of:ModifyAlterChange
  • make less intense

    blunted emotions

    Type of:Weaken
  • make less sharp

    blunt the knives

    Type of:ModifyChangeAlter
  • make numb or insensitive

    Similar:BenumbDullNumb
    Type of:DesensitizeDesensitise
  • make dull or blunt

    Similar:Dull
    Type of:AlterChangeModify

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