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Blunt
Definition
Blunt means having a dull or rounded edge or point. It can also mean straightforward and direct, sometimes to the point of being rude.
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Common collocations
- blunt instrument
- blunt force
- blunt truth
- bluntly honest
- bluntly stated
- blunt object
- blunt question
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Usage note
When referring to speech, 'blunt' often implies a lack of tact or sensitivity, though it can also mean simply being direct. It is generally neutral but can carry a negative connotation if the bluntness is perceived as rude.
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Example sentences
- The pencil was too blunt to write.
- The knife was blunt and couldn't cut through the bread.
- She gave a blunt response to his question.
- He was known for his blunt honesty.
- The speaker was blunt in her criticism of the government's policies.
Quotes
Blunt words cut like a sword, but the wounds they leave heal slowly. - Proverb
A sharp tongue is no indication of a keen mind. - Mark Twain
A sharp tongue is the only edge tool that grows keener with constant use. - Washington Irving