blunt
definition: devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
example: the blunt truth
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
crude
definition: characterized by directness in manner or speech
example:
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
forthright
definition: used of a knife or other blade
example:
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
definition: having a broad or rounded end
example: thick marks made by a blunt pencil
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
definition: to make less lively, intense, or vigorous
example: The news blunted our cheery spirits.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
deaden
definition: to make less intense
example: What can we do to blunt the pain?
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to make dull or less sharp
example: I blunted the knife by using it on granite instead of a cutting board.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
dull