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Example Sentences

Adjective To be perfectly blunt, I find her annoying. He was blunt about needing more privacy. Verb a weapon blunted by use the mushy music blunted the effect of the movie's final tragic scene

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Both vehicles were driven by men who each suffered blunt force trauma as a result of the collision, police said.

Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 The Fed’s tools to ease inflation’s burden on households and businesses are blunt, revolving around interest rate increases that make lending and investment more expensive.

Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Junior running back Deshaun Fenwick was blunt in his assessment of the Beavers’ rushing attack against Boise State.

oregonlive, 6 Sep. 2022 The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office determined his death was a homicide caused by blunt head trauma.

Chris Harris, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 Oakland police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead on a street early Sunday, with signs of blunt force trauma.

Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Aug. 2022 Officers found Hart in the parking lot with blunt force trauma.

Jodicee Arianna, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office said the cause of death was blunt head trauma.

Sarah Rumpf, Fox News, 18 Aug. 2022 Authorities said blunt force trauma was involved in the deaths of the woman and her grandson.

Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 5 Apr. 2022

Verb

Their proposals could limit the size of each company’s tax break, blunt their ability to play Oregon communities against one another and offer assistance to tiny communities in negotiating with trillion-dollar businesses.

oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2022 In Ethiopia and across the Horn of Africa, UNICEF is working with partners to deliver lifesaving assistance and blunt the drought's many impacts.

Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Or maybe the lessons their stories teach needed to be more obvious, repeatedly telegraphed and so blunt that watching the film becomes a test of endurance instead of entertainment — kind of like The Princess.

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 July 2022 At a summit of the Group of Seven leading economies this week, the U.S. pushed for a price cap on Russian oil imports to try to blunt the price spikes and reduce money from oil sales flowing into the Kremlin’s war chest.

Cathy Busswitz, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022 If the funding is secured, a senior administration official told reporters Friday that the country will be better prepared to blunt the effects of the surge and keep hospitalization and death rates low.

Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 May 2022 Efforts to get tickets into hands of people who can’t afford them will blunt some of the pain.

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Kentucky blunt worsening flooding and save towns and homes?

Olivia Krauth, The Courier-Journal, 24 Aug. 2022 To wit, a signature Senate antitrust bill that would blunt the power of tech behemoths, largely by barring companies from preferencing their own products and services on their platforms, gained steam in recent months.

Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2022

Noun

Notice only the good guys receive the blunt of these boondoggles!

Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 This neo-soul singer/rapper tells their stories in both a blunt and a tender way.

Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 While searching Dereck’s car, police found not only a blunt but also California medical marijuana cards belonging to him and his girlfriend.

Nick Sibilla, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 McClellan was found asleep in his car at a gas station with a marijuana blunt in the ashtray and an empty liquor bottle in the passenger seat.

Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Maybe that will hit the shelves later, sort of an homage to Yasgur’s Farm and Ted Williams, all in one smooth, delicious blunt.

Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2022 The artist, born Maria Kelly, starts our call with a blunt held between her index and forefinger, laughing in the passenger seat.

Melanie Curry, ELLE, 23 July 2022 The inaugural box offers a Live Resin vape, called Jeeter Juice, along with a Liquid Diamonds cartridge, Baby Jeeter joints, and a blunt.

Lindsey Bartlett, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Crespo, a blunt and animated 49-year-old, was among the last dozen people to leave Sullivan Arena, which closed Thursday after nearly 2 1/2 years of use as a large-scale homeless shelter.

Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 1 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English blont, of uncertain origin

Verb

Middle English blonten, verbal derivative of blont blunt entry 1

Noun

from blunt "a short, thick cigar," noun derivative of blunt entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

1988, in the meaning defined above

单词	blunt
释义	blunt 1 of 3 adjective ˈblənt 1 : having an edge or point that is not sharp scissors with blunt ends was hit over the head with a blunt instrument gave her bangs a blunt cut just above her eyebrows 2 a : abrupt in speech or manner She tends to be blunt. a blunt refusal b : being straight to the point : direct To be perfectly blunt, I don't think he can do it. 3 a : slow or deficient in feeling : insensitive … showing how blunt the eyes and ears of writers generally are … Norman Foerster b : obtuse (see obtuse sense 2a) in understanding or discernment : dull his blunt mind bluntly adverb bluntness noun blunt 2 of 3 verb blunted; blunting; blunts transitive verb : to make less sharp, definite, or forceful an ax blunted from use blunted their criticism by praising her enthusiasm intransitive verb : to become blunt (see blunt entry 1) blunt 3 of 3 noun : a cigar that has been hollowed out and filled with marijuana Synonyms Adjective abrupt bluff brusque brusk crusty curt downright short short-spoken snippy unceremonious Verb benumb cauterize damp dampen deaden dull numb See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective To be perfectly blunt, I find her annoying. He was blunt about needing more privacy. Verb a weapon blunted by use the mushy music blunted the effect of the movie's final tragic scene Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Both vehicles were driven by men who each suffered blunt force trauma as a result of the collision, police said. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 The Fed’s tools to ease inflation’s burden on households and businesses are blunt, revolving around interest rate increases that make lending and investment more expensive. Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Junior running back Deshaun Fenwick was blunt in his assessment of the Beavers’ rushing attack against Boise State. oregonlive, 6 Sep. 2022 The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office determined his death was a homicide caused by blunt head trauma. Chris Harris, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 Oakland police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead on a street early Sunday, with signs of blunt force trauma. Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Aug. 2022 Officers found Hart in the parking lot with blunt force trauma. Jodicee Arianna, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office said the cause of death was blunt head trauma. Sarah Rumpf, Fox News, 18 Aug. 2022 Authorities said blunt force trauma was involved in the deaths of the woman and her grandson. Carol Robinson \| Crobinson@al.com, al, 5 Apr. 2022 Verb Their proposals could limit the size of each company’s tax break, blunt their ability to play Oregon communities against one another and offer assistance to tiny communities in negotiating with trillion-dollar businesses. oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2022 In Ethiopia and across the Horn of Africa, UNICEF is working with partners to deliver lifesaving assistance and blunt the drought's many impacts. Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Or maybe the lessons their stories teach needed to be more obvious, repeatedly telegraphed and so blunt that watching the film becomes a test of endurance instead of entertainment — kind of like The Princess. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 July 2022 At a summit of the Group of Seven leading economies this week, the U.S. pushed for a price cap on Russian oil imports to try to blunt the price spikes and reduce money from oil sales flowing into the Kremlin’s war chest. Cathy Busswitz, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022 If the funding is secured, a senior administration official told reporters Friday that the country will be better prepared to blunt the effects of the surge and keep hospitalization and death rates low. Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 May 2022 Efforts to get tickets into hands of people who can’t afford them will blunt some of the pain. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Kentucky blunt worsening flooding and save towns and homes? Olivia Krauth, The Courier-Journal, 24 Aug. 2022 To wit, a signature Senate antitrust bill that would blunt the power of tech behemoths, largely by barring companies from preferencing their own products and services on their platforms, gained steam in recent months. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2022 Noun Notice only the good guys receive the blunt of these boondoggles! Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 This neo-soul singer/rapper tells their stories in both a blunt and a tender way. Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 While searching Dereck’s car, police found not only a blunt but also California medical marijuana cards belonging to him and his girlfriend. Nick Sibilla, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 McClellan was found asleep in his car at a gas station with a marijuana blunt in the ashtray and an empty liquor bottle in the passenger seat. Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Maybe that will hit the shelves later, sort of an homage to Yasgur’s Farm and Ted Williams, all in one smooth, delicious blunt. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2022 The artist, born Maria Kelly, starts our call with a blunt held between her index and forefinger, laughing in the passenger seat. Melanie Curry, ELLE, 23 July 2022 The inaugural box offers a Live Resin vape, called Jeeter Juice, along with a Liquid Diamonds cartridge, Baby Jeeter joints, and a blunt. Lindsey Bartlett, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Crespo, a blunt and animated 49-year-old, was among the last dozen people to leave Sullivan Arena, which closed Thursday after nearly 2 1/2 years of use as a large-scale homeless shelter. Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 1 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English blont, of uncertain origin Verb Middle English blonten, verbal derivative of blont blunt entry 1 Noun from blunt "a short, thick cigar," noun derivative of blunt entry 1 First Known Use Adjective 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Noun 1988, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing blunt blunt trauma blunt instrument blunt trauma blunt instrument Kids Definition blunt 1 of 2 adjective ˈblənt blunter; bluntest 1 : having a thick edge or point : dull a blunt knife 2 : speaking or spoken in plain language without thought for other people's feelings blunt remarks blunt 2 of 2 verb blunted; blunting : to make or become less sharp blunt 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in abrupt being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner he values honesty and is quite blunt about telling people what he doesn't like about them Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance abrupt short gruff curt brusque outspoken rude crass honest snippy frank bluff unceremonious downright crusty straightforward brusk candid direct rough plain vulgar forthright short-spoken plainspoken snappish tactless disrespectful insensitive brief impolite laconic open terse discourteous undiplomatic earnest artless inconsiderate coarse reserved sincere reticent crude impertinent straight-out closemouthed free-spoken point-blank uncouth tight-lipped foursquare low Antonyms & Near Antonyms diplomatic tactful polite smooth circuitous courteous gracious considerate suave civil politic loquacious talkative voluble mealymouthed verbose prolix polished long-winded refined genteel cultivated gallant courtly See More 2 as in blunted lacking sharpness of edge or point a blunt knife won't open that package Synonyms & Similar Words blunted obtuse dulled dull rounded flattened smooth dullish even level flat Antonyms & Near Antonyms sharp pointed edgy cutting keen sharpened edged jagged ground spiky honed spiked spiny needlelike prickly piercing scratching spikey spikelike whetted lacerating stabbing jabbing ultrasharp See More blunt 2 of 2 verb as in to dull to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling the mushy music blunted the effect of the movie's final tragic scene Synonyms & Similar Words dull numb reduce cauterize damp dampen deaden benumb diminish ease weaken decrease mute subdue subside muffle moderate alleviate debilitate lower tone (down) lessen lighten enfeeble wane recede dwindle let up (on) abate taper (off) Antonyms & Near Antonyms sharpen enhance strengthen intensify amplify augment stimulate deepen boost step up consolidate heighten magnify whet arouse beef (up) redouble animate See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of blunt are bluff, brusque, crusty, curt, and gruff. While all these words mean "abrupt and unceremonious in speech and manner," blunt suggests directness of expression in disregard of others' feelings. a blunt appraisal The words bluff and blunt can be used in similar contexts, but bluff connotes good-natured outspokenness and unconventionality. a bluff manner The words brusque and blunt are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, brusque applies to a sharpness or ungraciousness. a brusque response While the synonyms crusty and blunt are close in meaning, crusty suggests a harsh or surly manner sometimes concealing an inner kindliness. a crusty exterior The meanings of curt and blunt largely overlap; however, curt implies disconcerting shortness or rude conciseness. a curt command Although the words gruff and blunt have much in common, gruff suggests a hoarse or husky speech which may imply bad temper but more often implies embarrassment or shyness. puts on a gruff pose
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