blunt
/blʌnt/
verb
- To make something less sharp or less effective.
- Using the scissors on cardboard will blunt the blades.
- The constant criticism blunted her enthusiasm for the project.
- Time had blunted the edge of the old sword.
noun
- A short, thick needle used in sewing or embroidery.
- The embroidery kit came with several blunts for different stitches.
- She used a blunt to sew the thick fabric without tearing it.
- He threaded the blunt carefully to mend the canvas bag.
adjective
- Not sharp; having a dull edge or point.
- The knife was too blunt to cut through the steak.
- Be careful with that old axe; the blade is blunt and might bounce off the wood.
- She tried to draw with a blunt pencil, but the lines were faint.
- Saying something in a very direct and honest way, without trying to be polite.
- The teacher was blunt when she told the class they needed to study harder.
- His blunt comment about her cooking hurt her feelings.
- I appreciate your blunt advice, even if it was hard to hear.