blunt

adjnot sharp
adjstraightforward
verbmake dull

Synonyms for blunt

adj not sharp

Antonyms for blunt

bald

adjective. simple, unadorned

Word Origin & History

c.1200, "dull, obtuse," perhaps from or related to Old Norse blundra (see blunder (v.)). Of tools or weapons, late 14c. Meaning "abrupt of speech or manner" is from 1580s.

Example Sentences forblunt

"I'm glad you feel as you do about it, Evelyn," was her blunt rejoinder.

It will blunt the keen edge of sorrow, and smooth the asperities of adversity.

But is there not more danger from a sharp tool than from a blunt one?

“To be sure you do,” replied the disturbed and blunt divine.

His face was obstinate, honest, kindly, his features were as blunt as his talk.

Mr. Blunt grasped his hand, and for a moment he envied the other the generous thought.

"Possible, certainly, but scarcely probable," returned Mr. Blunt.

But I have a grateful heart to-day, Mr. Blunt, and will not be critical.

To-night she found a difficulty in answering that blunt question.

In the blunt nose of their craft a tiny crevice must have opened.

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appease

appeased

appeases

appeasing

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