blunt

Example Sentences

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Titled “The Eternal Pursuit of Unhappiness,” its blunt subtitle reads, “Being very good is no good. You have to be very, very, very, very, very good.”

From The Wall Street Journal

But the agreement comes with important restrictions that may blunt any effect on Sora’s user growth.

From Barron's

It was the kind of blunt but ultimately respectful exchange that added to Reiner’s widespread appeal off-screen, both because of — and in spite of — his views.

From Los Angeles Times

Many aspects of the film are like that: blunt and blaring, so that no one could possibly miss what’s going on.

From The Wall Street Journal

The movie is a powerfully blunt instrument of empathy.

From Los Angeles Times