blunt
Comparative
blunter
Superlative
bluntest
1
having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions
- Instead of sugarcoating the feedback, she gave a blunt assessment of the project's shortcomings.
- His blunt refusal to participate in the discussion left the team surprised and disappointed.
- The politician's blunt response to the reporter's question revealed a lack of diplomacy.
- When asked about her opinion, she offered a blunt and honest evaluation of the proposal.
- The teacher's blunt criticism of the student's performance was demoralizing.
2
not sharp or having a dull edge, making it ineffective for cutting or piercing
- The blunt knife struggled to slice through the tough meat.
- He used a blunt pencil to fill in the form.
- The blunt scissors couldn't cut through the thick paper.
- She realized her blunt blade needed sharpening before the cooking class.
- The blunt edge of the tool made it unsuitable for detailed work.
3
lacking a sharp or pointed edge
- The toddler's crayon had a blunt end, making it safe for coloring.
- The table leg was blunt, with a rounded end to prevent injuries from bumps.
- The butter knife had a blunt edge, suitable for spreading butter on bread.
- The plastic toy sword had a blunt blade to ensure children's safety during play.
- The chisel had a blunt edge, requiring resharpening to carve smoothly.