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Synonyms & Similar Words
blunt
dull
obtuse
crude
coarse
rough
harsh
curt
brusque
abrupt
terse
direct
frank
straightforward
candid
honest
forthright
plain
unvarnished
uncompromising
unambiguous
unequivocal
forceful
vigorous
emphatic
explicit
tactless
insensitive
impolite
rude
brash
bluff
unrefined
unpolished
ungentle
unkind
Meaning of Blunt
According to Merriam-Webster, "blunt" can mean being devoid of sharpness or a sharp edge, or being uncompromisingly frank
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "blunt" as having a dull or rounded edge or point, or being straightforward and uncompromising in manner or speech
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "blunt" as not having a sharp edge or point, or being direct and honest in a way that may be considered rude or insensitive
Example Uses
- The blunt edge of the knife made it difficult to cut through the rope
- She was known for her blunt honesty, which sometimes offended her colleagues
- The doctor gave a blunt assessment of the patient's condition, which was unsettling but necessary
- The blunt words of the coach motivated the team to work harder and improve their performance