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- Dictionaryblunt/blənt/
adjective
- 1. (of a knife, pencil, etc.) having a worn-down edge or point; not sharp: "a blunt knife" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a person or remark) uncompromisingly forthright: "a blunt statement of fact" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. make or become less sharp: "wood can blunt your axe" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a hollowed-out cigar filled with marijuana. informal
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BLUNT definition: 1. A blunt pencil, knife, etc. is not sharp and therefore not able to write, cut, etc. well. 2…. Learn more.
The meaning of BLUNT is having an edge or point that is not sharp. How to use blunt in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Blunt.
What is a basic definition of blunt? Blunt describes something as being not sharp or as being straightforward. Blunt is commonly used as a slang noun to mean a marijuana cigarette. Blunt has several other senses as an adjective, verb, and noun. If something is blunt, it has a flat surface or is rounded.
A blunt object is rounded — it isn't very pointy. A blunt comment is candid — it isn't very subtle. When we blunt things we make them less lively, sharp, or intense.
(of a person or remark) very direct; saying exactly what you think without trying to be polite. She has a reputation for blunt speaking. To be blunt, your work is appalling. To be frank with you, I think your son has little chance of passing the exam.
If you are blunt, you say exactly what you think without trying to be polite. She is blunt about her personal life. She told the industry in blunt terms that such discrimination is totally unacceptable. 'I don't believe you!' Jeanne said bluntly. To put it bluntly, he became a pain. His bluntness got him into trouble.
BLUNT meaning: 1. A blunt pencil, knife, etc. is not sharp and therefore not able to write, cut, etc. well. 2…. Learn more.
blunt something to make a point or an edge less sharp. Definition of blunt verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Blunt definition: Having a dull edge or end; not sharp.
1. having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point: a blunt pencil. 2. abrupt and direct in address or manner; frank. 3. slow in perception or understanding; obtuse. 4. to make blunt; dull. 5. to weaken or impair the force, keenness, or susceptibility of: Wine in excess can blunt the senses.
