blunt

¹blunt

adj \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

Examples of BLUNT

1. To be perfectly blunt, I find her annoying.
2. 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

Related Words: gruff, rough, snappish; candid, direct, forthright, foursquare, frank, free-spoken, open, outspoken, plain, plainspoken, point-blank, straightforward, straight-out; artless, discourteous, disrespectful, impertinent, impolite, inconsiderate, insensitive, rude, tactless, undiplomatic; brief, closemouthed, laconic, reserved, reticent, terse, tight-lipped; earnest, honest, sincere; coarse, crass, crude, low, uncouth, vulgar

Near Antonyms: civil, considerate, courteous, diplomatic, gracious, polite, politic, smooth, suave, tactful; loquacious, talkative, voluble; long-winded, prolix, verbose; courtly, cultivated, gallant, genteel, polished, refined

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Rhymes with BLUNT

brunt, bunt, front, grunt, hunt, Lunt, punt, runt, shunt, strunt, stunt, want, wont