Blunt
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /blʌnt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Blunt is an adjective meaning Having a thick edge or point; not sharp.
Meaning
Having a thick edge or point; not sharp.
More Meanings
- Dull in understanding; slow of discernment; opposed to acute.
- Abrupt in address; plain; unceremonious; wanting in the forms of civility; rough in manners or speech.
- Hard to impress or penetrate.
- Slow or deficient in feeling: insensitive.
- A fencer's practice foil with a soft tip.
- A short needle with a strong point.
- (smoking, slang, US) A marijuana cigar.
Example Sentences
a plain, blunt man
His wits are not so blunt.
The murderous knife was dull and blunt.
I was taken aback by the blunt admission that he had never liked my company.
Word Forms
- blunter
- bluntest
- blunts
- blunting
- blunted
Synonyms for blunt
Depending on context, synonyms include dull, pointless, coarse, obtuse, stupid, curt.
Antonyms for blunt
Common opposites include invigorate, enliven, sharpen, liven.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dull, benumb, deaden, crude, numb, pointless.
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Sources & Attribution
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