blunt — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

blunt (/blʌnt/)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Adjectives

🔊 /blʌnt/

Meaning

Meaning: not sharp

Having an edge or point that is not sharp. Also means speaking plainly and directly.

Examples

🗣 This knife is too blunt to cut bread.

Etymology

From Middle English ‘blunt’ (dull, stupid), of uncertain origin.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes dull blades and also direct, frank speech.

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