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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024blunt /blʌnt/USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est, v. adj. - having a thick or dull edge or point:a blunt pencil.
- abrupt in manner, without politeness:asked blunt questions about my finances.
v. - to (cause to) become blunt;
dull: [~ + object]You'll blunt the scissors on that cardboard.[no object]The scissors will blunt on that cardboard. - to weaken the strength of:[~ + object]Wine can blunt the senses.
blunt•ly, adv.: To put it bluntly, you're simply no good.blunt•ness, n. [uncountable]I found his bluntness and directness refreshing. blunt, brusque, and curt describe people's manners and speech. blunt suggests too much frankness and a lack of consideration or regard for the feelings of others: blunt and tactless remarks. brusque suggests a sharpness and abruptness that are almost rude: a brusque denial; a brusque word or two. curt applies esp. to short, quick language that takes us by surprise because we are expecting more: a curt reply. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024blunt (blunt),USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est, v., n. adj. - having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point;
rounded;
not sharp:a blunt pencil. - abrupt in address or manner:a blunt, ill-timed question.
- slow in perception or understanding;
obtuse:His isolation has made him blunt about the feelings of others.
v.t. - to make blunt;
hebetate:He blunted the knife by using it to cut linoleum. - to weaken or impair the force, keenness, or susceptibility of:Wine first excites, then blunts the imagination.
v.i. - to become blunt.
n. - something blunt, as a small-game arrow, a short sewing needle, or a short, thick cigar.
- Slang Termsa cigar stuffed with marijuana.
- 1150–1200; Middle English; perh. akin to blind
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See dull.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged short, gruff, rough, rude, uncivil, impolite. Blunt, bluff, brusque, curt characterize manners and speech. Blunt suggests lack of polish and of regard for the feelings of others:blunt and tactless.Bluff implies an unintentional roughness together with so much good-natured heartiness that others rarely take offense:a bluff sea captain.Brusque connotes sharpness and abruptness of speech or manner:a brusque denial.Curt applies esp. to disconcertingly concise language:a curt reply.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged dimwitted, thick, stolid.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged dull.
blunt, + n. - Slang Termsa cigar stuffed with marijuana.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: blunt /blʌnt/ adj - (esp of a knife or blade) lacking sharpness or keenness; dull
- not having a sharp edge or point: a blunt instrument
- (of people, manner of speaking, etc) lacking refinement or subtlety; straightforward and uncomplicated
vb (transitive)- to make less sharp
- to diminish the sensitivity or perception of; make dull
Etymology: 12th Century: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse blundr dozing, blunda to close one's eyes; see blunder, blindˈbluntly adv ˈbluntness n Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Blunt /blʌnt/ n - Anthony. 1907–83, British art historian and Soviet spy
- Wilfred Scawen. 1840–1922, British poet, traveller, and anti-imperialist
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