blunt
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adjective \ˈblənt\Definition of BLUNT
1
a : slow or deficient in feeling : insensitive b : obtuse in understanding or discernment : dull
2
: having an edge or point that is not sharp <a blunt instrument>
3
a : abrupt in speech or manner b : being straight to the point : direct
— blunt·ly adverb
— blunt·ness noun
See Examples of BLUNT
- To be perfectly blunt, I find her annoying.
- He was blunt about needing more privacy.
Origin of BLUNT
Middle English
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to BLUNT
- Synonyms
- abrupt, bluff, brusque (also brusk), crusty, curt, downright, short, short-spoken, snippy, unceremonious
- Antonyms
- circuitous, mealymouthed
2blunt
verbDefinition of BLUNT
transitive verb
: to make less sharp, definite, or forceful
intransitive verb
: to become blunt
Examples of BLUNT
- a weapon blunted by use
- <the mushy music blunted the effect of the movie's final tragic scene>
First Known Use of BLUNT
14th century
3blunt
nounDefinition of BLUNT
: a cigar that has been hollowed out and filled with marijuana
Origin of BLUNT
blunt a short, thick cigar, from 1blunt
First Known Use: 1990
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