Main Entry:

¹blunt

Pronunciation:

\ˈblənt\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English

Date:

13th century

1 a: slow or deficient in feeling : insensitive b: obtuse in understanding or discernment : dull2: 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

synonyms see dull, bluff

— blunt·ly adverb

— blunt·ness noun