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blunt

[bluhnt] / blʌnt /
ADJECTIVE
not sharp
Synonyms
STRONG
dull dulled round rounded
WEAK
edgeless insensitive obtuse pointless unsharpened
Antonyms
WEAK
needled pointed polite sharp subtle tactful
ADJECTIVE
straightforward
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brusque candid curt explicit forthright matter-of-fact outspoken rude trenchant
STRONG
bluff brief frank short
WEAK
abrupt crusty discourteous gruff impolite plain-spoken snappy snippy tactless unceremonious uncivil unpolished
Antonyms
STRONGEST
devious kind nice polite tactful
STRONG
lengthy long
WEAK
needled pointed sharp subtle
VERB
make dull
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dampen debilitate sap soften undermine water down weaken
STRONG
attenuate benumb deaden desensitize enfeeble numb obtund
WEAK
hebetate take the edge off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid assist encourage help strengthen
STRONG
enliven increase
WEAK
needle point sharpen

Example Sentences

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Sanctions, he believes, are too blunt and overused.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

“We’re always looking for innovative ways to blunt the impact of climate change.”

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

Before then, there are ways to blunt the impact.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Working from home when possible is one way to blunt demand and prices at the pump, the agency said more than a week ago.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

I pricked my right thumb with the blunt end of a big needle.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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