blunt

adjnot sharp

adjstraightforward
verbmake dull

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adj not sharp

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abrupt

adjective. rude or brief in manner

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 for blunt

"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.

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

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

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.

blunt

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abrupt

appease

appeased

appeases

appeasing

bald

blunt

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appease

appeased

appeases

appeasing

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abrupt