blunt

US /blʌnt/

UK /blʌnt/

1.

having a worn-down edge or point; not sharp

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This knife is too blunt to cut the tomatoes.

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The pencil has a blunt tip.

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sharp pointed keen

2.

uncompromisingly forthright

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She has a reputation for being very blunt.

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To be perfectly blunt, I don't think you're ready.

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frank direct forthright candid outspoken

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tactful subtle polite

1.

make or become less sharp

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Constant use will blunt the edge of the blade.

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The impact blunted the tip of the arrow.

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dull deaden weaken diminish

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sharpen hone