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as in abrupt
being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner
he values honesty and is quite blunt about telling people what he doesn't like about them
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as in blunted
lacking sharpness of edge or point
a blunt knife won't open that package
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as in to dull
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling
the mushy music blunted the effect of the movie's final tragic scene
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as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
the refreshing bluntness of the former president in assessing those who followed him in the Oval Office
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Recent Examples of blunt
Miami Herald, 14 June 2025
Walker thought that traditional bass and treble controls were a rather blunt way of adjusting the tonal balance.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
But a series of compromises, and agreements to study the most controversial components and their effects on businesses, largely blunted criticism of the bill this year.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025
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Adjective
Prosecutors say Scott’s daughter was found lifeless and had suffered multiple blunt force injuries.
—Miami Herald, 14 June 2025
Walker thought that traditional bass and treble controls were a rather blunt way of adjusting the tonal balance.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Verb
Depriving dogs of human companionship by forcing them to live outside blunts their natural desires and is its own form of animal cruelty.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
But a series of compromises, and agreements to study the most controversial components and their effects on businesses, largely blunted criticism of the bill this year.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blunt
Adjective
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These findings suggest a shift toward stronger, more abrupt convective storms.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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This abrupt change in policy will devastate the booming Florida solar industry and prevent millions of homeowners and businesses across the state from saving money and asserting energy choice with solar for years to come.—
Susan Tanski,
Sun Sentinel,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Even when exhaustion dulled my vigilance, my worries didn’t disappear.—
David Litt
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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The trade-off with vertical slots is that the tip of your blades will rest up against the block material and may dull over time.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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True partners build trust through honesty and action.—
Suresh Rajapakse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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But after Trump pulled the U.S. unilaterally out of the deal during his first term, Iran began enriching uranium up to 60% -- a short technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90% -- and restricting access to its nuclear facilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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The short version is that methane is embedded in coal deposits, and as miners dig to expose coal seams, the gas escapes, and continues to do so long after a coal mine reaches the end of its operating life.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
Verb
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The City Council voted 7-0 June 10 to approve an ordinance to reduce the latest time in which peddlers and solicitors can knock on doors, ring doorbells or otherwise try to get admittance at residences from 9 p.m. Gayatri Agnew, Ward 1 City Council member, abstained from voting.—
Thomas Saccente,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2025
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Only a system designed with these principles can truly protect your organization, reduce losses and maintain trust with your honest customers.—
Marcin Nowak,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The sincerity of Jackson’s sorrow is easy to believe in.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Tamron took this seriously and officiated with such honor and sincerity.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Eric Bauman, a gruff and tireless political operative who led two of California’s most powerful Democratic organizations before resigning amid misconduct allegations, died Monday.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Cross-examination from the defense’s gruff Xavier Donaldson will continue first thing Tuesday when the trial picks up again.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Too often, our narratives are either numbing doomsday scenarios or dry technical solutions.—
Solitaire Townsend,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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After numbing the scrotal skin with a local anesthetic, the urologist makes a small opening in the skin, often so small that no stitches or scalpels are needed.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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“Blunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blunt. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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