Definition of blunt
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: having an edge or point that is not sharp
scissors with blunt ends was hit over the head with a blunt instrument gave her bangs a blunt cut just above her eyebrows
2a
: abrupt in speech or manner
She tends to be blunt. a blunt refusal
b
: being straight to the point : direct
To be perfectly blunt, I don't think he can do it.
3a
: slow or deficient in feeling : insensitive
… showing how blunt the eyes and ears of writers generally are …— Norman Foerster
b
: obtuse (see obtuse sense 2a) in understanding or discernment : dull
his blunt mind
blunt
verb
blunted; blunting; blunts
Definition of blunt (Entry 2 of 3)
: to make less sharp, definite, or forceful
an ax blunted from use blunted their criticism by praising her enthusiasm
: to become blunt (see blunt entry 1)
blunt
nounDefinition of blunt (Entry 3 of 3)
: a cigar that has been hollowed out and filled with marijuana
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The first known use of blunt was in the 13th century
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